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Thursday, Jan. 26, is National Spouses Day. A number of Centre County couples help us mark the occasion by sharing their secrets to a happy marriage. And for those of you who somehow missed the date, there’s still time to get your spouse some flowers./Page 16

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Support sought for medical marijuana business Group is first to approach borough

By MARK BRACKENBURY editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A group with ties to State College and Colorado has asked borough council to support its application to bring a medical marijuana business to town.

It is the first such inquiry the borough has received since the state enacted a law last year legalizing medical marijuana.

Four members of the group spoke at the Jan. 9 council meeting seeking support for a permit application with the state, including Shandygaff owner Mark Sapia and general manager Dan LoCasale.

The council took no immediate action.

“We are a holistic cannabis group based out of Colorado,”

LoCasale told the council.

The speakers referenced health and economic benefits of bringing a facility to the community.

“We all know someone in some way affected by a life-threatening or debilitating disease — Parkinson’s, autism, PTSD, cancer,” LoCasale said.

“With our experience we believe we can help to provide alternative medical care for people suffering from these ailments,” he added.

The group at the council meeting also included two Penn State graduates who spoke of the economic benefits of the program in Colorado.

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THE STATE will be divided into six medical marijuana regions. Centre County is part of Region 4-Northcentral.

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Agencies seek $400,000 grant for drug court

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EARLY MORNING snow Jan. 24 fell on Penn State’s Millennium Science Complex. While temperatures warmed midweek, more light snow is in the weekend forecast.

BELLEFONTE — The upcoming drug court in Centre County may get a financial shot in the arm should the county be awarded a federal Bureau of Justice Assistance grant.

During this week’s regular meeting of the Centre County Board of Commissioners, several leaders from local agencies visited to ask the commissioners for support in the funding campaign.

“We came here today to discuss this grant opportunity and get some feedback before we move forward,” said Kathy Arbogast, assistant administrator for Centre County’s drug and alcohol program. “This grant would support the implementation

and development of Centre County’s drug court.”

According to Arbogast, there is heavy competition for the funding. If granted, it would award the county $400,000 over a 36-month period to fund upfront costs and the addition of three new positions (two supervisors and a case manager).

Arbogast said she is confident the county will qualify for the funding, as it did in 2009 when it was awarded a similar grant to initiate the county’s DUI court, which has proved to be working efficiently.

“Our DUI court is doing really good things, and we feel the drug court will fill a void in our system that’s necessary,” said Gene Lauri, director of the county’s Drug court, Page 7

ACRES eases transition for adults with autism

By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com

STATE COLLEGE — For most autistic adults in the Centre Region, programs and support pretty much dry up after they graduate high school.

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Health & Wellness .......... 10 Education ........................ 12

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Community ..................... 13 Spouses Day .................... 16

Sports............................... 18 Women’s Corner............. 24

Around & In Town .......... 26 What’s Happening.......... 28

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PUBLIC NOTICE Centre County Mutual Fire Ins. Co., P. of H. will hold its Annual Policyholder’s Meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:00 A.M., at the Ramada Conference Center, 1450 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801. The purpose of the meeting is to review the 2016 financial report, election of directors, and conduct any other business which may be presented. Amendments to the by-laws regarding office of President and term limits were adopted by Board of Directors and will be presented for ratification at the meeting.

Darlene W. Confer, Secretary.

STUDENTS WALK OUT: About 100 State College Area High School students walked out of school Jan. 20 for a peaceful rally coinciding with the inauguration of President Trump.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE: A Penn State junior is helping local high school students examine social justice. Briana Blackwell is working with students at State College Area High School.

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WRESTLERS HONORED: The Penns Valley School District honored two undefeated wrestling teams from the 1960s on Jan. 18.

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25 YEARS: Leadership Centre County celebrated 25 years with a luncheon Jan. 11 at Celebration Hall. Several awards were distributed.

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State police reported an investigation of a protection from abuse order violation at a Benner Township home Jan. 6. ❑❑❑ No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 3:20 p.m. Jan. 13 on West College Avenue. Police said Jason Young, of Mill Hall, was eastbound when he took his eyes off the road to adjust the radio. The 2016 Chevrolet Impala crossed the yellow line and struck a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Donovan Straley, which was stopped and waiting to turn left into Jabco Auto Sales. ❑❑❑ Police reported a Detroit, Mich., man was stopped by police for a traffic violation and was found to be under the influence of marijuana. The incident occurred Jan. 17 along Interstate 80 in Marion Township. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported 25-year-old Chandler Crouse, of Snow Shoe, was charged with public drunkenness and harassment after he allegedly continuously sent text messages and made phone calls to a 22-year-old Clarence woman Jan. 19. ❑❑❑ Police reported 30-year-old Salvatore Gabriele, of Saylorsburg, was taken into custody following a vehicle stop along Benner Pike in Benner Township at 9:32 a.m. Jan. 20. Police said Gabriele was

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STATE POLICE AT PHILIPSBURG Police were called to Womer Road in Rush Township at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 to investigate a reported assault. Police said a 37-year-old Philipsburg man assaulted and threatened a 25-year-old Philipsburg woman. The man was charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and other criminal charges. ❑❑❑ Authorities reported a 71-year-old Julian man attempted to purchase a firearm at Belding and Mull in Rush Township on Oct. 4, although he was prohibited by law from doing so. Police are continuing to investigate. ❑❑❑ Police reported someone used the identifying information of a 48-year-old Munson man to withdraw money from a Santander Bank branch in New York between 1:37 p.m. and 1:47 p.m. Jan. 12.

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FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Police seek to identify a third suspect in the armed robbery that occurred at Uni-Mart, 315 W. Aaron Drive, on Jan. 16.

Three males entered the store at about 7:50 p.m., police said.

During the robbery, two men displayed a firearm and fired shots into the wall.

Cash was taken and the males fled the store on foot toward Best Buy. No one was injured.

The males pictured were in the store at the time of the robbery.

The three are described as black. One of the men wore a white and gray jacket with a gray hood, one wore a black hoodie and the third wore a red shirt. After further investigation, police said they confirmed the third man’s involvement with the robbery.

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Thompson ‘lucky to be part of’ inaugural

By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com

U.S. Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, R-Bellefonte, was in his Washington office well before the sun came up on the morning of Jan. 20 — Inauguration Day. He knew it was going to be a busy day, not only because the nation would welcome in its 45th president, but also because he knew throngs of people would be visiting his office that morning to claim their tickets to the event.

And, they came like clockwork.

“I think the first knock at the door came at exactly 5 a.m.,” Thompson said. “Of course, it was someone looking for tickets to the inauguration. From that point through the rest of the mornGLENN ing, it was a steady THOMPSON stream of visitors, all looking for the hot ticket in town.”

For Thompson, the inauguration of Donald Trump as president and Mike Pence as vice president was the third such event he has attended. He was also at both of Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremonies, in 2009 and 2013.

“It was a privilege and honor for me to be on the platform and have a great view of the entire ceremony,” said Thompson.

“It was just amazing to look down across

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the mall, and all the way to the Washington Monument, and see all those people witness the peaceful transfer of power between our leaders. It was an amazing event I was lucky to be part of.”

Thompson said he felt Trump delivered a “perfect” speech to start his term as the nation’s leader.

Homecoming, military appreciation weeks set Nov. 5-12

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UNIVERISTY PARK — Penn State Homecoming and Military Appreciation Week will be held Sunday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 12.

The annual homecoming parade will be held Friday, Nov. 10, on the Penn State campus and downtown State College.

The annual Seats for Servicemembers initiative also will take place leading up to the clash with Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 11.

“Penn State Homecoming is very excited to have the unique opportunity to work in collaboration with Military Appreciation Week,” said Jillian Susi, executive director of 2017 Penn State Homecoming.

“We look forward to organizing events to celebrate pride and tradition for the whole Penn State community to enjoy.”

“Penn State’s Military Appreciation Committee is honored to celebrate our commitment to our alumni and others in the community that have served in the military,” said Todd Bacastow, a committee co-chairman.

“We’re again excited to hold a week of Military Appreciation activities honoring service members, veterans and their families, concluding on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Our tailgate at the Military Appreciation Game is a community-supported, free tailgate honoring service members, veterans, their families and the families of fallen warriors and has become a growing and very well-attended event.”

“I thought what he had to say was very good,” said Thompson. “I think 15 minutes was perfect and I was really happy to hear him say this inauguration wasn’t to transfer the power in Washington, but rather to transfer the power to the people.

I think our Founding Fathers would be happy with that statement.”

Thompson said following the inauguration ceremony, he invited several constituents to come back to his office to sit down, relax and enjoy some refreshments.

“I tell people, if you have claustrophobia, the inauguration probably isn’t the best place for you,” Thompson said.

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JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1, 2017

A field of faith, hope and love

Strawberry Fields empowers people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness

By ANNE DANAHY Special to the Gazette

When Ellen Campbell’s son, Matthew, was first diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, she and her husband were told he wouldn’t be able to read, write or work, and that the outlook was “rather bleak.”

Campbell said Matthew, now 44, has done all of those things. He has two parttime jobs where he gets to meet other people, and he has a life that is full and busy, including living in a residential program where he helps with shopping, cooking and laundry.

His home is part of Strawberry Fields, a nonprofit that Campbell credits with helping her son’s life grow.

“It is because of Strawberry Fields that I feel he’s been able to establish a life in the community that’s remarkably more independent than I ever thought it would be,” Campbell said.

Strawberry Fields, which today provides a range of services in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health and early intervention to toddlers, infants and adults, had a modest start as a day program on a farm in Yarnell in the early 1970s. A group of families whose children had intellectual disabilities came together to create a place their children could go during the summer.

CEO Cynthia Pasquinelli said those families did not want to see their loved ones placed in institutions. The families were able to raise money for the farm, which gets its name from the famous Beatles’ song.

It was 1972 when it was incorporated, and Strawberry Fields will be celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Since the 1970s, the location has changed and the services and mission have broadened, but the belief in those being served has remained steadfast.

“We all started based on the belief that

individuals with disabilities, no matter what that disability is — physical, mental, intellectual — they have the right to live in the community and enjoy and benefit from the community that we all contribute to,” Pasquinelli said.

That is the group’s No. 1 mission.

“We know that every individual has gifts. Every individual can contribute to this life,” Pasquinelli said. “That’s the hallmark of what we do.”

The founding farm, which was started even before the incorporation in 1972, was sold in the late 1970s, and the program moved to State College. Now, with a full- and part-time staff of about 175, its programs include 14 residential homes in the State College area — three serve adults with mental illness and 11 serve adults with intellectual disabilities — early intervention services for children in Centre, Huntingdon, Mifflin and Juniata counties; case management for those receiving mental-health services; and, the most recent addition, Scraps & Skeins, a fabric and yarn store staffed by Strawberry Fields consumers and volunteers.

While much of the organization’s funding comes from the state and county offices for the services it provides, Strawberry Fields also receives charitable contributions and is a United Way partner agency.

Pasquinelli, who has been with Strawberry Fields since 1985 and served as CEO since 1987, noted that young people can stay within a school system until they turn 21. While the school system does a great job teaching them about daily living, she said, when they graduate there are limited resources.

“The need for our services is overwhelming,” she said. “There’s a waiting list for just about every service that we have.”

Pasquinelli said she was drawn to the field after a family member was placed in a state hospital for postpartum depres-

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CYNTHIA PASQUINELLI has been the CEO at Strawberry Fields since 1987. sion. Now, she said, there is the belief that people with mental illnesses can recover and manage their lives.

Since the 1980s, Strawberry Fields has provided services for adults with mental illness. That now includes an apartment program and two residential programs.

That was expanded in the 1990s to include case management for children and adults with mental illness and early intervention for children 3 years old and younger.

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Strawberry Fields provides Early Intervention services, sending staff to work with children who show a delay in one of five areas: communications, motor, social, cognitive and adaptive skills. In Pennsylvania, if a child meets those criteria, he or she is eligible for services.

Along with Susan Drenning, early intervention director, the staff of about 20 includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and developmental teachers.

Drenning said many of the children they work with transition out of the program, while others with lifelong conditions continue with other agencies and the school districts.

A premature baby, for example, might have trouble feeding, so an occupational therapist would work with the baby on muscle control to help develop that skill.

Or, a premature baby might have trouble with a motor skill such as turning his or her head or rolling over, which is where a physical therapist can help.

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A year later, slaying of Jean Tuggy still unsolved

By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — On the afternoon of Jan. 21, 2016, friends stopped by the Pine Grove Mills home of Jean Tuggy to check on the 61-year-old. Inside the Irion Street residence they found Tuggy dead.

Tuggy died from a gunshot wound to the head, fired inside the home Jan. 20.

One year later, police are still looking for her killer.

An autopsy found some signs of trauma to her body, but there were no signs of forced entry at the home.

“It appears that neither robbery nor sexual assault was a motivating factor in the homicide, although the results of some forensic evidence analysis is still pending at the lab,” Ferguson Township Police said in a release Jan. 21.

Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Services processed the scene, and investigators from other area police departments joined the investigation in the following months. About 100 interviews were conducted and cell phone and social media records examined. Tuggy’s husband and other friends and family members were interviewed last year and ruled out as suspects.

“Leads and tips were investigated, but to date, none of these efforts have resulted in sufficient information leading to an identification of the perpetrator,” police said.

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AT A press conference last year, Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller held a photo of Jean Tuggy, who was found dead in her Pine Grove Mills home Jan. 21, 2016. ty District Attorney’s Office and Board of Commissioners have offered a $5,000 reward.

“The case remains open and active and police remain hopeful that new information will result in a break in the case,” police said in the release.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ferguson Township Police at (800) 479-0050 or their local police department.

An anonymous tip can be provided online at www.twp.ferguson.pa.us or via Centre County Crimestoppers at tip@centre countycrimestoppers.org.

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Women’s March about ‘solidarity, justice, equality’

By JENNIFER PENCEK Special to the Gazette

It is impossible to find one word to describe my experience participating in the Women’s March on Washington, held in our nation’s capital Jan. 21. It was beautiful, uplifting, awe-inspiring, diverse and so much more.

Clearly, it meant so many things to so many people. No matter what issue, belief or feeling had brought the at-least 1 million women, men and children from all over the country and beyond to participate, the march, for me, created a massive gathering space for channeling a mixed bag of feelings. This was an opportunity for me to let my voice be heard and to stand up for those who feel terrified, sad and alone with what the future holds.

I’m sure people have seen the images on the news showing a sea of pink hats. But to be in the midst of all

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THRONGS OF PEOPLE, many wearing pink hats, joined the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21.

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PAUSING AT THE Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21 are, from left, Anna Jantz, Erin Farley and Jennifer Pencek.

that was indescribable. Since it would be unfair of me to try to summarize the views of others, I want to share what led me to participate and how I feel afterward.

As someone who has survivors of sexual and relationship violence in my family, as well as having many close

friends who identify as part of marginalized communities, I desperately wanted to show them that I see you, I hear you and I love you.

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Downtown rally draws crowd backing rights for all

By VINCENT CORSO correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A large group of protesters standing on College Avenue could be heard throughout downtown on the afternoon of Jan. 21 as they cheered and chanted in support of women and equal rights.

The sister rally held at the Allen Street Gates was in solidarity with the Women’s March held at the same time in Washington, D.C. Many in attendance were unable to attend the large demonstration in the capital, but still wanted their voices to be heard the day after President Donald Trump was sworn into office.

“I was unable to make it to D.C., but this is great,” said Carly Ford, who was at the rally with her 10-month-old son, Orlando. “I brought him because I want him to know that being part of a democracy is more than just voting, and although he won’t remember this, I want him to know that we stood up for what is right and did your part.”

The demonstrators held many signs that questioned Trump’s language and his policies against women, the environment and globalization.

“We are here in support of equal rights for all people over the world, to show that love and understanding are what is important,” said Laura Williams, of State College.

“This is a global world and we should be open to everyone.”

Many rainbow flags were held high in support of the

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Many men joined in support for equal rights for women and against the policies of the new president.

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Thousands set to begin nutrition challenge

By G. KERRY WEBSTER kerry.ccgazette@gmail.com

BELLEFONTE — For 28 days, beginning Feb. 1, residents of Centre County have been issued a healthy challenge. And, one lucky and fit person, along with his or her family, may be headed south for putting in the effort.

At the Jan. 24 meeting of the Centre County Board of Supervisors, Kym Burke, co-owner of One on One Fitness in State College, explained that since the Nutrition Habit Challenge program kicked off to the public in 2014, more than 6,300 people have participated, including 720 in 2014, 2,214 in 2015 and 3,385 last year. Burke said, so far this year, more than 2,000 people have registered, and she expects more to sign on by Wednesday, Feb. 1.

“The objective of the program is to motivate and inspire our community to take personal to take personal responsibility for improving their health habits,” Burke told the Centre County Gazette. “We will accomplish this by

Bicyclist, 34, dies after being hit by vehicle

By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — A State College man has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle.

State College Police said that Daniel Stabile, 34, was struck by a red Ford Focus at about 11:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at South Atherton and Norma streets. Stabile was transported to UPMC Altoona with severe head trauma.

The Blair County coroner’s office notified police that Stabile died in the hospital Jan. 22.

The driver of the car, a 17-year-old from State College, was not injured. An accident reconstructionist was called to the scene and the crash was under investigation.

Anyone who may have information about the crash is asked to contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, by email at police@statecollegepa.us, or by submitting an anonymous tip through the department’s website, www.statecollegepa.us.

Thompson, from page 3 Unfortunately for the Thompsons, they left the ball just prior to the arrival of Trump and Pence.

“As chairman of the Agriculture Committee, I had to attend the Agriculture Ball that was happening just a few blocks away,” he said, joking that it is nicknamed the “Piggy Prom.” “It’s my understanding that no sooner than we were out the door, President Trump and Vice President Pence arrived.”

Thompson said he is proud of what Trump has done in his short time as the nation’s leader.

“President Trump has done exactly what he said he’s going to do during the campaign,” said Thompson. “To me, that’s refreshing. I think the Trump administration is off to a great start and he’s fulfilling the promises I heard him make on the campaign trail. I think he’s going to a wonderful job as our president.”

suggesting each participant make a small change to their diet, their ‘nutritional commitment’ and make them eligible for prizes if they are successful for 25 out of 28 days.”

One lucky winner will receive an all-expense paid trip for four to Disney World in Florida.

In addition to the personal benefits of the program, the Nutrition Habit Challenge also raises money for two local nonprofit groups. To date, the program has donated $23,000 to the Youth Service Bureau and Centre Volunteers in Medicine.

Participation is easy, if not simple. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to visit www.nutritionhabitchallenge.com and register for free. The participants then must choose nutritional behaviors they commit to changing, and they must be significant enough to positively impact their health, but manageable enough that they can be successful for each day of the 28-day challenge. If they are successful for 25 of those 28 days, they will be eligible to win the Disney trip.

“It’s free and easy to sign up and participate, so why shouldn’t people sign up?” asked Burke. “I think it’s a great way to promote personal health, as well as promote health for your entire family, and more so, for the entire community.”

Burke said she and her husband, Bruce Burke, co-owner of One on One Fitness, came up with the idea for the program. Initially, it involved only members of One on One. In 2014, the couple decided to open it up to residents of the entire county.

“We created the NHC to educate and inspire members of our community to make better choices, not only with their diets, by also their exercise habits and lifestyle choices,” said Bruce Burke. “We have created a platform to do that, but we need thousands of participants in order to succeed in truly impacting our community’s health. If we have 10,000 participants and 20 percent of them have lasting, meaningful change, we have helped 2,000 people live healthier lives. That is the end game.”

Last year, more than 200 families participated in the

challenge, which is a 100 percent increase from 2014.

Thirty-five percent of those who participated were successful in meeting their challenge. A total of 93 organizations participated in the challenge last year, as well as all five Centre County school districts.

Last year, Mandy Chaplain successfully completed the challenge and won the trip to Disney, which is sponsored

by One on One Fitness, Otto’s and Kish Bank.

Also last year, the group added a challenge within a challenge with the “Centre County School Challenge.”

Burke said all five school districts participated last year and Bald Eagle Area School District was the winner of the competition.

March, from page 4 For me, this was more than protesting one man. This was about solidarity and lending my voice to so many others who believe justice and equality must be paramount in any administration.

Even riding on the bus, which left far before the sun rose, had us all meeting new friends and talking about our varied life experiences. Once we arrived in Washington, D.C., the energy could be felt immediately. Swarms of beautiful, diverse people in pink hats, adorned with signs and those who just wanted to use their voice to show support were ready for action.

As my friends and I started our long walk to the start of the rally and march, we were greeted by police and members of the National Guard, who were so incredible. We thanked as many as possible for their wonderful service.

One National Guard member said, “Thank you for inspiring me.” That nearly made me cry.

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PAMELA MONK and Mary Beth Spang hold signs at the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21. to also give a shout out to the fantastic staff who we saw cleaning the many portable toilets — we made it a point to thank them profusely.)

It was just a day of overall thankfulness and blessings.

While I didn’t agree with every statement made by every speaker or every sign, the point for me was that I was there to march and support all people and fight for equal rights for all people.

Early in the morning Jan. 21 I wrote on Facebook why I was marching. It still describes my passion for the march and the work we all must do in lessening the painful divide in this county.

“I march for myself.

“I march for you, no matter party affiliation.

“I march for the survivors of sexual and relationship violence, including in my own family, who continue to struggle to have their voices heard.

“I march for my sons, who I pray each day continue growing into the beautiful, caring souls they are who love their fellow human beings around the world, who love those they see each day, and who love God with a fiery passion.

“I march for my husband, who despite us having different opinions on issues, loves and supports me and his fellow human beings completely.

“I march so others know I see them, I hear them, I love them.

“I march to lend my voice to the hundreds of thousands, if not more, peacefully wanting to advocate for our rights and the rights of others. I pray our new president and administration hears us and considers us in their decisions. I also pray those who feel powerless feel the bubble of passion and power grow inside them.

“I march.”

There have been some criticisms of the march and feedback for how to improve future efforts.

No event is perfect and no person is beyond making mistakes. I think as with anything and anyone, there is always room to improve. But in the end, let us always remember the beauty and diversity in our amazing country and, no matter who is president, who votes this way or that way, we all have the power to make a difference.

Jennifer Pencek is programming coordinator of the Center for Women Students at Penn State and a freelance writer based in State College.

JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1, 2017 Strawberry Fields, from page 4 Drenning, who has been at Strawberry Fields for 15 years and another agency for 13 years prior to that, said you develop an appreciation for little things you otherwise might take for granted.

“The first time a child takes food from a spoon, and they’ve been tube-fed, and, all of a sudden, they’re able to take a bite and swallow it, it’s amazing,” she said.

Or, she said, you run into a mother who remembers you and tells you about what early intervention meant for her family.

TAILORED THERAPY

Michael Webb and Megan Spaulding, of Milesburg, have been working with Strawberry Fields for their 2-yearold daughter, Athena Spaulding. Athena, they said, had sensory problems, including needing constant movement and not talking as much as is typical for her age.

After an evaluation when she was 18 months old, Athena received speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Webb and Spaulding said there are still challenges, but marked improvement. Athena’s vocabulary has expanded, and she has become more communicative.

“Athena now jumps, hops, does somersaults and climbs on everything,” Megan Spaulding said.

Michael Webb said working with therapists has helped Athena become more aware of her environment, so she can navigate the stairs, for example. Therapy could include massage therapy and exercises such as climbing up and down a few stairs, practicing pushing objects and going up and down a slide.

At the end of sessions, the therapists talk with Webb and Spaulding about next steps and exercises they can do between sessions. Webb said the therapists tailored their sessions to Athena.

“I think they’re a phenomenal bunch of women, I really do, because they understand Athena and work around the person that she is,” he said. “They also know that she’s a very independent little girl, so they incorporate their therapy into her independent play.”

Megan Spaulding added, “She still has got a long way to go, but she’s come so far from where she started.”

A LITTLE TLC

The Strawberry Fields programs also include the Toddler Learning Centre — or TLC — a socialization group run cooperatively with Schlow Centre Region Library that gives children under 3 a chance to play and socialize. It had its start more than a decade ago and typically has a waiting list.

Drenning, who had worked with a similar program that was successful at anothDrug court, from page 1 criminal justice planning department.

He noted the county’s H.O.P.E. (Heroin Opioid Prevention Education) Initiative, stating, “This is another program that will help us eliminate or reduce the number of overdose deaths in the county.”

Lauri said the intent of the drug court is to help people get the help they need without the harsh criminal penalties associated with the heroin and opioid epidemic. He said instead of targeting drug dealers, the idea of the program is to deal with the people who come in contact with the criminal justice system because of their use of the illegal substances.

He said only adults will be admitted to the program, and only those who violated their probation or parole, or other highrisk people, who may slip back into using.

Mark Smith, Centre County’s assistant district attorney, attended the meeting in support of the grant effort.

“This is going to be the latest, greatest tool in our toolbox against this heroin epidemic,” said Smith. “It’s a problem that’s not just facing Centre County, but the entire nation. The more tools we have

THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE er, now-closed agency, brainstormed with Anita Dietz, head of Children’s Services at Schlow, to start TLC. “It’s been really good for our families to see that their kids can go out in the community and they can participate and they can be successful,” Drenning said.

The sessions run once a week for five weeks, and usually include about 12 families, with a mix of children who have developmental delays and those who do not.

Dietz said it offers a nonjudgmental environment for children to play, something that helps them later in the classroom.

“It’s creative play,” she said. “It’s an opportunity for kids to interact and for parents to get to know each other, too.”

Jennifer Lenkey, a State College mother, attended TLC recently with her son, Sylvester, 3, and daughter, Adelaide, 2.

“We love coming here. They get to play with the same kids every week and meet new people,” she said.

At the end of the session, the leader — in that case, Marcia Bruce — rounded the group up into a circle for a snack and story.

Bruce, a developmental teacher with Strawberry Fields, said everything in the room is chosen for a reason — from the musical instruments to the blocks and dolls to the snacks served in little paper cups that encourage the children to use their fingers. There are no chairs in the room — just steps to climb on, kitchens to play in and trucks to steer.

“We want them to have as much interaction for different skill sets as they can,” she said.

Bruce and others said the sessions are important for parents, too, giving them a chance to talk with each other and exchange ideas.

NEW IDEAS

Campbell, former chair of Strawberry Fields’ board and a founder of Scraps & Skeins, said she became involved a year or so after Matthew became a Strawberry Fields consumer.

“We wanted him to be able to live as independently as he is able, and he is doing that with their support. He has grown tremendously,” she said.

She had the idea for Scraps & Skeins when she and her husband, Jim, were in Ithaca, N.Y., and came across a yarn and knitting store with supplies that had been donated. The store worked with a youth-service agency to support young women. She thought it might be something Strawberry Fields could do as a job-development program.

She credited the leadership of Strawberry Fields as being open to new ideas, even if this one might have seemed a stretch at first. As it turns out, the shop has taken off over the past two years and,

to fight the problem, the much better off we will be.”

Arbogast said for the county to be eligible for the grant funding, it would be responsible for a match of about $133,000. She said the match can be made through in-kind donations and/or a cash match.

“When we were looking at similar funding in 2009, we were able to use the time of our consultants and partners as in-kind money, and I think through that, we were able to use $100,000 through inkind matching funds for the DUI court. I expect similar numbers for this.”

The deadline to submit the application is Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Arbogast said the county will know if it has been awarded the grant in September, just one month before the drug court is supposed to open in the county.

“The timing couldn’t be any more perfect,” she said.

The commissioners offered their overwhelming support for the project and said the board would continue to assist the program in whatever capacity it can to ensure the development of Centre County’s drug court.

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MARCIA BRUCE Anita Ditz and Susan Drenning, from left, help lead Strawberry Fields’ Toddler Learning Centre program at Schlow Centre Region Library. now located at 3054 Enterprise Drive, is thriving. Open Thursdays and the third Saturday of the month, the shop has three employees with plans for a fourth, along with volunteers who work together to sort, weigh, prepare and price the fabrics, buttons and other supplies that are donated.

The shop also provides jobs, volunteer opportunities and a chance for people with mental-health issues to be in an affirming environment, said Campbell, who oversees the shop with Lynn Rogers.

Campbell described the people involved with Strawberry Fields as “dedicated, compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and full of hope and full of faith.”

“Strawberry Fields, from the top down, is filled with people who are doing what they’re doing because they truly care and want to provide a good life for people with disabilities,” she said.

The organization has just started developing a strategic plan for where it will grow and focus in the upcoming three to five years. Pasquinelli said the organization wants to make sure it does what is right for the organization, the people it serves and the community.

“I see people in a better place than they were the days before,” she said. “Is it challenging? You bet. But it’s so rewarding when you see someone graduate from that mental-health program, and they move out on their own and do really well, and then they come back and help others.

“It’s really wonderful to an adult who’s living in one of our (intellectual disabilities) group homes get a job, have a success, develop a relationship that is meaningful, get a pet. Those are the things that make it all worthwhile.”

‘GIMME SHELTER’ CONCERT

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the State Theatre hosts the annual concert benefiting Strawberry Fields and the State Theatre.

This year’s concert, “Gimme Shelter,” features local acts performing songs by the Rolling Stones. Tickets are still available.

For more information, visit www.the statetheatre.org.

Anne Danahy is an editor at Penn State, freelance writer and State College resident.

This story first appeared in the January issue of Town & Gown.

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JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1, 2017

State to begin medical marijuana permit process

By GEOFF RUSHTON statecollege.com

Pennsylvania will soon begin accepting applications for medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries.

Permit applications were made available online at www.health.pa.gov beginning Jan. 17 and will be accepted from Monday, Feb. 20, until Monday, March 20.

The department’s goal is to have the medical marijuana program fully implemented in 2018.

The state will be divided into six medical marijuana regions with designated maximum numbers of growers and dispensers in each region.

In all, during what Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy called “the first phase of the program,” up to 12 permits will be issued for grower/processors and up to 27 for dispensaries.

Centre County is part of Region

4-Northcentral, along with Bradford, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga and Union counties.

The Northcentral Region will be issued two dispensary permits and two grower/ processor permits.

KAREN MURPHY The holder of a dispensary permit can open up to three locations.

Murphy said the decision on how permits would be distributed in the first phase is based on the department’s medical data, “as well as comments from more than 5,000 patients and nearly 900 potential grower/processors and dispensary applicants.”

The Southeast Region, which includes

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf in April 2016 signed into law a measure legalizing medical marijuana. The state Department of Health will begin accepting applications for grower/processors and dispensaries Monday, Feb. 20, with a goal of having the program fully implemented next year.

“We’re here tonight because we want to ask “WE BELIEVE we can for your support, open help to provide altera dialogue in this highly competitive industry,” native medical care LoCasale told the counfor people suffering cil. from ailments” such “With your support we can bring the as Parkinson’s disbusiness to the region ease, autism, PTSD — we’ll be able to help provide jobs, create tax and cancer. revenue for the community, and for those Dan LoCasale who seek to use our serHolistic cannabis vice, hopefully a better group member quality of life for residents of State College.”

Sapia said the group was seeking a letter “stating that the State College Borough is in full support of us obtaining a grow-and-dispensing license for a business like ours.”

Mayor Elizabeth Goreham told the group at the meetACRES, from page 1 lie within.

A new startup nonprofit organization is looking to change that, and offer autistic adults opportunities for socialization, recreation and job training.

Through innovative programs, the ACRES (Adults Creating Residential and Employment Solutions) Project matches the passions and skills of people with autism with meaningful living and working opportunities that make them strong contributors to the community.

“Making the transition to adult living is a very difficult thing for people with autism,” said Cathy Prosek, secretary/treasurer with the ACRES Project. “We want to make that transition as smooth and easy as possible, and do it in a way that encourages continued progress as contributing

ing that, “I think you needed to talk to our manager first to give him the information.”

Borough manager Tom Fountaine said he has not heard from group members since the meeting.

The Gazette sought more details from Sapia and LoCasale, but in a Jan. 23 email, LoCasale declined to discuss the matter further now “due to the sensitive nature of what we are doing.”

Fountaine said he has received no other inquiries about medical marijuana businesses in the borough.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS COVERED

The following conditions are covered under the state act legalizing medical marijuana, according to the Department of Health: ■ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ■ Autism ■ Cancer ■ Crohn’s disease ■ Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity ■ Epilepsy ■ Glaucoma ■ HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) / AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) ■ Huntington’s disease ■ Inflammatory bowel disease ■ Intractable seizures ■ Multiple sclerosis ■ Neuropathies

members of the community. It’s a project that’s been really in the works since the 1990s.”

Prosek has a special interest in the ACRES Project. Being the parent of a 40-year-old son with intellectual disabilities, Matthew, she has experienced firsthand the lack of support services for adults with autism.

“It has been very difficult for us to find programs for autistic people,” said Prosek. “After high school, it just seemed there was little, if any, support out there. I thought there would be, as there seems to be support for everything else. Unfortunately, though, there just isn’t anything available to these individuals.”

Prosek explained the idea of the ACRES Project initiated at the Special Olympics held on the Penn State campus in 2014.

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Ultimately, the law will allow for up 25 grower/processors and 50 dispensaries.

Act 16, which established the medical marijuana program, was signed into law

by Gov. Tom Wolf in April 2016. It will allow for the use of medical marijuana to treat 17 serious medical conditions. The law does not permit smoking dry leaf marijuana for medical purposes — instead, it will be prescribed as a pill, oil, topical gel or cream, liquid or in a form (other than plant) to be used in vaporization or nebulization.

To apply for a permit as grower/processor, applicants are required to submit an initial non-refundable fee of $10,000; a permit fee of $200,000, which is refundable if the permit is not granted; and proof of $2 million in capital, $500,000 of which

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Dispensary applicants must provide an initial $5,000 non-refundable fee; a permit fee of $30,000 that will be refunded of the permit is not granted; and proof of $150,000 in capital.

Applicants for either grower/processor permits or dispensary permits also must provide federal and state criminal background checks, a statement of good moral character, information on how they will maintain security and control, and a diversity plan.

They also must participate in a twohour training course.

Once approved, both grower/processors and dispensaries will be subject to strict rules, including required electronic tracking of inventory connected to a Department of Health database that will track product from the time it is grown to when it is sold to a patient or caregiver.

■ Parkinson’s disease ■ Post-traumatic stress disorder ■ Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain in which conventional therapeutic intervention and opiate therapy is contraindicated or ineffective ■ Sickle cell anemia To participate in the medical marijuana program, patients must register with the department; obtain a physician’s certification that they suffer from one of the 17 serious medical conditions, as defined in the act; apply for a medical marijuana ID card and submit the application fee; and obtain medical marijuana from an approved Pennsylvania dispensary.

According to the Department of Health, the act: ■ Provides for funding for research institutions to study the use of medical marijuana to treat other serious conditions ■ Establishes an advisory committee that will review these research findings and make recommendations to the legislature ■ Provides revenue to the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for drug abuse prevention, counseling and treatment services, as well as to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for distribution to local police departments.

The bill imposes a 5 percent tax on the gross receipts that a grower/processor gets from the sale of medical marijuana to another grower or processor or a dispensary.

The sales are exempt from the state sales tax.

young mother who just learned her autistic son had a terminal form of cancer.

Prosek said the woman was concerned about what would happen now that he completed his high school years and was moving into adulthood.

“She was very scared, and very worried,” said Prosek. “I wished there was something I could do, but there wasn’t. I felt helpless, so I could only imagine how she felt.”

The work began on the project, which actually took root many years before when Prosek’s longtime friend and special education teacher with the State College Area School District, Belle Bregar, had the vision of such a group while teaching in the 1990s.

“I was always blown away with what she did for our students,” said Prosek, noting her son was under the tutelage of Bregar during his time at SCASD. “I’d walk into her classroom and see physics problems written out on the blackboard. Remember, she was instructing students with intellectual disabilities, but she wasn’t just teaching ... she was educating. She was preparing these young adults for the lives that were ahead of them.”

Bregar and Prosek teamed up to form the ACRES Project, and immediately firmed up 501c3 nonprofit status.

The duo then began putting together a circle of community members with a wide variety of professional skills to provide a unique residential community that fosters independence, self-advocacy and work/life skills for adults with autism.

Since its inception, the ACRES Project has been working to bring awareness to the challenge of living with autism by connecting with a variety of businesses and service organizations, along with the educational community.

Last month, the group entered into a lease-to-buy agreement with Action 4 Autism for the property along Bernel Road in Patton Township formerly known as the Second Mile Group Home. It is this

2-acre parcel that the ACRES Project will call home.

“We were searching for a place for two years, and thanks to Adam Fernsler and Frank Peno (partners in Action 4 Autism) we were able to sign a lease and we’re about ready to move in,” said Prosek. She explained Fernsler, who also has a child with intellectual disabilities, and Peno began the LLC known as Action 4 Autism for the sole purpose of acquiring the property and continuing support of the adult autistic population in the Centre Region.

“These guys have gone above and beyond in this project. We owe them an awful lot.”

Also in December, the group was able to secure $33,000 in donations from Decibel Partners LP, Peter Chiarkas and an anonymous donor.

Becca Silver has been named as the program director and has been working with Bregar, the group’s executive director, writing the curriculum and programs for the project.

According to Prosek, the new facility will officially open this spring; however, she noted there is still work to be done.

The group is seeking volunteers to help clean, paint and do general repairs at the 3,000-square-foot facility. Once the facility is prepped, the furnishings will then be placed.

Prosek said thanks to a generous donation through the Kathy Porteus estate, the group was able to secure all the needed furnishings for the facility, and have placed these items in storage until the building is complete.

“We’ve also been busy writing grants, seeking funding and, of course, spreading the word about our group and what we want to do,” said Prosek. “And, we have plans already to add a greenhouse to house vocational training in aquaponics. There are a lot of really neat things planned. It’s definitely going to make a difference.”

For more information, or to volunteer or donate to the group, email theacresproject@gmail.com.

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Nation must give Trump a chance By the Miami Herald So it, whatever it is, has begun.

Donald J. Trump, businessman and showman, is the nation’s 45th commander in chief. Depending on which bubble you filled in on Election Day, the unthinkable or the thinkable starts now.

For many Americans, this transition of presidential power comes with great joy and a sense of rebirth. For so many others, including minorities, immigrants, women, the LGBT community, the free press — indeed, much of the world — there is great fear and apprehension. A deeply divided America has elected a nontraditional president who no doubt will smash the mold of previous administrations.

Eight years ago, Barack Obama, with soaring and authentic oratory, was the candidate of change. Today, the no-holds-barred Donald Trump, using the language of a street fighter, no less authentic to his supporters, wears that mantle.

Trump, a workaholic, is expected to issue presidential orders, likely undoing many of those issued by Obama.

This is a president like none before, a president who has never held elected office, served in the military or been a public servant. He’s just made billions through his global empire.

Disgust with Washington is largely what won Trump the hearts and minds of many Americans. A man who lives in an ivory tower tapped into what Main Street, working-class America wanted to hear, while they ignored the vile bile that candidate Trump spewed toward so many fellow Americans.

It is our hope that such vitriol stops now. It has no place in the Oval Office.

For those who voted for Trump, Republicans, Democrats and independents alike, congratulations. You wanted a Teflon president who would come into office with a bulldozer and “drain the swamp,” reclaim America and return it to the people. But in what condition?

For those who wanted a different path for America and vow to fight for it, it’s a difficult time. But for the sake of your blood pressure, it’s time to take a deep, deep breath and give Trump a chance.

If he turns out to be the president they feared, then unite to fight him at every turn.

That said, for the good of this country, both sides should unite around at least one thing: mutual respect.

None of that looking-down-their-noses arrogance from Hillary Clinton supporters.

And from the other side, those obnoxious microagressions toward racial and religious minorities, non-English speakers and women must stop.

Like it or not, Donald J. Trump has pulled off an incredible feat in U.S. political history, persuading millions of Americans that he can be the novice leader — the ultimate celebrity apprentice — who will improve their lot in life, their children’s future and our standing in the world stage. He can start now — by leading like he means it.

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The need to treat animals with care

and then physically urge the dog into As an animal lover, stories about a small pool which was designed to animal abuse get me pretty riled up. I move the water to represent a river can barely get through those extendwith currents. In the video, the dog ed commercials from the ASPCA that clearly does not want to go into the show animals in cages and chained water and, when the trainoutside. When people post er pushes the dog into pictures of animals that are the water, the dog seems lost or hurt on social media to claw to try to get out. or the news covers stories The clip later shows what about humans hurting aniseems to be the same mals, it is upsetting. dog, swimming and then I am apparently not disappearing under the alone. One of the first colcurrent. You hear someumns I wrote was about the one say “Cut it,” and the loss of our dog Bailey and humans in the pool then that end-of-life decision rush to the dog’s aid. that pet owners sometimes The video was released have to face. People still

by TMZ last week. The mention that column to me. much anticipated release In another, I attempted to of “A Dog’s Purpose” to make a point that it’s silly nationwide theaters is to lump groups of anything Patty Kleban, scheduled for Jan. 27. Peotogether and assign “them” who writes for ple for the Ethical Treatcharacteristics. I used pit StateCollege.com, is an instructor ment of Animals (PETA) bulls as an example. The at Penn State, is urging a boycott of the number of comments on mother of three movie. The video has gone that column from the pro- and a community viral. pit bull and anti-pit bull volunteer. She is a People associated with activists caught me totally Penn State alumna the film, including the by surprise. Many of my who lives with her producers and the auFacebook posts involve cute family in Patton thor and co-screenwriter puppies or other animal Township. Her views and opinions of “A Dog’s Purpose” are videos. do not necessarily As I write this, my two reflect those of Penn pushing back. They are defending the treatment Labrador retrievers are State. of animals on the set, sayfighting for space at my feet. ing that they “followed rigorous proIt is that love of animals, and of tocols to foster an ethical and safe dogs in particular, that made last environment for the animals,” and week’s video of a German shepherd questioning the timing of the release on a movie set being forced to go of the video. (The video was apparinto water raise my hackles. ently made available 15 months ago According to the video release on but was only released last week). celebrity gossip website TMZ, the The American Humane Associavideo was shot during the making of tion has the rights to the “No Anthe movie “A Dog’s Purpose.” Based imals Were Harmed” certification. on a book by the same name, the There are apparently few, if any, movie ironically focuses on the instate or federal regulations about credible role that dogs play in the how we treat our canine or other lives of humans. The video shows a animal movie and television actors. trainer attempting to first verbally

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According to the AHA website, their monitoring crews review about 70 percent of animal action in film and television. If you visit the AHA website for the certification program, they have a rating system that identifies how animals were treated on the set and if the set was monitored.

All domestic Screen Actors Guild productions, including “A Dog’s Purpose,” are required to notify the AHA of animal involvement. The safety representative who oversaw animal treatment on the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” has been placed on leave, and the association is bringing in a third-party investigator.

“American Humane has reviewed the video and we are disturbed and concerned by the footage,” the AHA told People.com in a statement.

“When the dog showed signs of resistance to jumping in the water, the scene should have been stopped.”

Representatives from the film have argued that the dog was confused as he had earlier been jumping in and out from the other side of the pool all day with ease and comfort.

Huh? One of my favorite Centre Region Parks and Recreation events is Aqua Dog Day held annually for local humans to bring their canines for an afternoon of swimming at Bark Forest, aka Park Forest pool. It’s pretty obvious which dogs don’t want to swim. Pushing a dog into the water against its will wouldn’t go unnoticed by the dog lovers at that event.

I believe how people treat animals shows their character.

As a dog lover, I had been looking forward to seeing the movie because I heard the book is amazing. Until the questions about this incident are answered, I’m going to pass. I don’t need to go see a movie that didn’t take care of its movie stars — canine or otherwise.

Be sure to say ‘goodbye’ each day

By Tyra Damm The Dallas Morning News

Every weekday afternoon, I stand at my classroom door and say goodbye to each student.

“Farewell, young man.”

“Adios, my friend.”

“Enjoy your evening, dear scholar.”

I offer side hugs to the huggers and high fives to the rest.

I often throw in, “I’m proud of you,” or, “Love you!”

This habit began because I’ve learned the hard way that we never know which goodbye is final.

In my first year of teaching, we returned from spring break to an empty desk in my homeroom. There was a custody issue that resulted in a student moving across the country with no notice.

I worried about him the rest of the year.

How would our curriculum align with his new one? Did I teach him well enough to help him transition?

Was he making friends at his new school? Did I tell him often enough that I was proud of his efforts?

What troubled me most: How did I say goodbye to him that Friday, when everyone was watching the clock and eager to leap out the door and into the sunshine?

I’m certain it was uneventful — forgettable, even. My habit was to wave to students as they walked away and I shuffled on to carpool duty. I’d throw out an all-purpose, “Goodbye!” or “Study for your states quiz!”

That missing student changed my ways. The next year and each year since, I’ve stood sentry at the door, insisting that students line up and walk out the door one at a time. I’ve tried to change my ways at home, too, though I’m not always successful.

By the time I’ve showered, dressed, dried my hair, made breakfast and packed lunches, I have about 2.5 seconds to bid farewell to my two children. I manage to cram in some version of, “Have a good day! Make good choices! Be safe! I love you!” as I dash into the garage, balancing a piece of toast atop a to-go cup of coffee in one hand, purse, lunch bag and keys in the other.

We often miss hugs and thoughtful exchanges.

I’m thankful each evening when we’re all reunited.

When I think about the people I’ve loved and lost over the years, I think of our final time together.

My grandpa had been ill, and we suspected his time was limited.

When I said goodbye for what would

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When my grandmother fell ill about three years later, I said goodbye, but I don’t know if she understood. Alzheimer’s disease had long before stolen her memory. When was the last time that I said goodbye to her and she knew who I was? I can’t pinpoint it.

My mom had been bedridden for years, and every time I visited her nursing home, I braced myself, preparing for what might be our last conversation. She and I made an effort to make each goodbye meaningful.

When my husband’s time was near, we both knew. He suddenly could no longer speak, so my sister scribbled the alphabet, and he pointed: “I love you. Thank you.”

Not long after, his body fell into a sleep-like state. Twelve hours later, he took his final breath.

We’re not always so fortunate. We can’t predict the future. We don’t know how much time will pass until we meet again — if at all. I plan to keep working on making all of my hellos and goodbyes and the moments in-between meaningful.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Miller joins Mount Centre Crest hires Naugle as administrator Nittany Physician Group BELLEFONTE — Centre Crest recently welcomed Andrew Naugle as the facility’s new nursing home administrator.

Naugle has been a licensed nursing home administrator for 3 1/2 years and comes to Centre Crest from Complete Healthcare Resources. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Clarion University.

Naugle’s background in nursing and long-term care started when he was a just 15 years old, working in the dietary department of his local nursing home.

According to a press release from Centre Crest, he most values the time he spends out on the floor with Centre Crest’s

residents, learning about them and their families. He refers to the residents as “a living history book,” citing the many stories he has heard them tell throughout his career.

Naugle is from Bedford and currentANDREW NAUGLE ly resides in Bellefonte. He is the founder of the nonprofit organization Maddie’s Promise, which grants “one last wish” to the elderly.

Program to discuss caring for aging parents STATE COLLEGE — Adult Children of Aging Parents of Centre County will host a presentation about resources for those caring for aging parents from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Country Inn and Suites, 1357 E. College Ave., State College.

Sandy Schuckers, of the Centre County Office of Aging, will present the free program.

Knowing where to go and who to contact in a crisis is essential to helping caregivers feel more informed and less stressed, according to a release from ACAP-Centre County.

This program is designed to help participants to become more knowledgeable about the services and resources available in the area.

Discussion will include the Office of Aging, senior centers, transportation, Meals on Wheels and more.

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the addition of Dr. Philip Miller to Mount Nittany Physician Group Primary Care in Philipsburg.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the incredible health care team at Mount Nittany Physician Group,” said Miller. “I look forward to the opportunity of serving the people of this region and raising my family in such a great area.”

Miller earned his bachelor’s degree in life sciences from Penn State and both his master of science in medical education and medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in family practice and osteopathic medicine at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading and completed a fellowship in neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine through the Lake Erie College of Osteo-

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Surveys show that people prefer to maintain their independence and continue to live in their own home rather than relocate as they age. Yet this needs to happen in a way that does not lead to isolation, according to HomeWatch CareGivers of Central Pennsylvania.

“Isolation is potentially dangerous because it separates us from a network of support, should difficulties occur,” said Dr. G. Allen Power, author of “Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being.”

While independence seems like a positive, signaling one’s abilities and strength, it needs to be paired with some dependence or interdependence, Power explained. “Part of the problem leading to this is the very word independence, which leads us down a bad road,” he said.

“No one is truly independent, but because this is held up as an ideal — and dependence is seen as bad and burdensome — people are unwilling to ask for assistance and support when they need it. And since they are unable to do for themselves, they become increasingly isolated in their homes, even from their close neighbors.”

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“It’s been my experience that the PHILIP MILLER body knows what it needs to do in order to heal. It is my privilege to help remove whatever barriers exist that are preventing that healing from taking place,” said Miller. “It is so rewarding to be able to use my professional strengths to help each person restore their health.”

Outside of the office, Miller enjoys spending time with his wife, Carmen, and their two daughters.

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Mount Nittany opens new location PHILIPSBURG — Mount Nittany Health opened its new Mount Nittany Health–Philipsburg practice at 1061 N. Front St. on Jan. 16.

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Isolation from others can lead to problems and Power calls it “potentially dangerous.”

“There are many studies that show that a lack of social capital is detrimental to physical, psychological and cognitive health, even in healthy middle-aged adults,” he said. “There are also a number of new studies that show the very real, negative health effects of loneliness.”

Even shy or introverted people may need to make an effort to socially engage to avoid becoming isolated.

“It’s important to note that solitude

and isolation are not the same things,” said Sophia Dembling, author of several books, including “The Introvert’s Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World.”

“Solitude can be a very positive thing and it implies choice. Isolation happens when the solitude is no longer a choice.”

When that happens, Dembling said, isolation can lead to loneliness. “It can also mean you have no one to help you when you need it — whether it’s physical assistance or emotional support.”

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The goal with avoiding isolation is not to create dependent people, but rather support independence.

“One of our biggest blind spots is seeing older people only as recipients of ‘services,’ creating a one-way street that actually promotes excess disability and dependence,” Power said.

In his book, Power cites examples of successful interdependence for elders who do and don’t have dementia: ■ Homebound Japanese elders providing afterschool care for neighbors who are working parents in exchange for assistance with transportation or shopping.

■ An intergenerational charter school in Ohio that includes elders who mentor children in activities such as reading and gardening. The creator of the school, a neurologist, believes that “volunteering can be more cognitively enhancing than any pill an older person can put in their body.”

■ Creating volunteer opportunities for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s in Australia.

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Researchers develop compound to fight virus Special to the Gazette HERSHEY — A Retro94-based compound may prevent a common and sometimes fatal virus, human cytomegalovirus, from reproducing and protect immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV, on chemotherapy, with transplants and infants from the effects of the disease, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

New therapies for CMV are needed, said Nicholas J. Buchkovich, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and lead researcher. The current treatments for CMV in immunosuppressed patients can have toxic side effects and emerging mutations in the virus are developing resistance to existing therapies.

The Retro94-based compound effectively stops the virus from making copies of itself. This means that immunocompromised patients with active CMV infection could be treated with anti-viral medication or even protected from the virus reactivating in the body before it occurs.

The results were recently published in the Journal of Virology.

While about 50 percent of Americans have been infected with CMV, in developing countries this number can approach 100 percent of the adult population. Although the virus is generally harmless, it can cause serious health problems in people with suppressed immune systems.

CMV is also the most common in-

fection present from birth, and infants born with CMV can suffer from hearing loss, vision problems, microcephaly — a condition that involves an abnormal smallness of the head — and intellectual deficits.

CMV is the leading nongenetic cause of deafness and results in the deaths of hundreds of children annually. CMV also has a major impact on morbidity and mortality of transplant patients and is often associated with transplant rejection.

After CMV infects a human cell, it creates a compartment where proteins are assembled into infectious viral particles.

These virus particles then escape the cell to invade new ones, spreading infection.

A key goal for the researchers is to understand how this assembly compartment forms.

The level of Syntaxin 5 protein is increased in CMV-infected cells. The virus appears to recruit this protein from the host cell to generate the assembly compartment.

When the researchers used a genetic technique called miRNA knockdown to decrease this protein in CMV-infected cells, the compartments formed irregular shapes and produced fewer new virus particles.

Previous work suggested that the Retro94 molecule interferes with Syntaxin 5. Knowing this, the researchers then developed, in collaboration with Dhimant Desai and Shantu Amin in the Department

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“We knew of a compound that modulates Syntaxin 5,” Buchkovich said. “We tested to see if that would inhibit the formation of the assembly compartment and, in turn, inhibit the actual production of the virus. That is, in fact, what we found.”

The CMV assembly compartments also formed irregularly in the presence of the

compound. Importantly, the compound did not harm the host cells.

The findings suggest that Retro94 should be studied further as a potential effective and safe therapy against human CMV that interferes with the viral assembly compartment.

Buchkovich is now planning to test the compound in an animal model.

The National Institutes of Health and Pennsylvania Department of Health funded this research.

Researchers use stem cells to regenerate external layer of heart

By STEFANIE TOMLINSON Penn State News

UNIVERSITY PARK— A process using human stem cells can generate the cells that cover the external surface of a human heart — epicardium cells — according to a multidisciplinary team of researchers.

“In 2012, we discovered that if we treated human stem cells with chemicals that sequentially activate and inhibit Wnt signaling pathway, they become myocardium muscle cells,” said Xiaojun Lance Lian, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and biology, who is leading the study at Penn State. Myocardium, the middle of the heart’s three layers, is the thick, muscular part that contracts to drive blood through the body.

The Wnt signaling pathway is a group of signal transduction pathways made of proteins that pass signals into a cell using cell-surface receptors.

“We needed to provide the cardiac progenitor cells with additional information Isolation, from page 10 to socialize a lot, but you do have to maintain some important connections in your life,” she said. “Even designating one day a week to make social contact — in person or on the telephone — can help keep the social cogs lubricated.”

And sometimes a change in environment can lead to an interdependent community. “People living with dementia may

in order for them to generate into epicardium cells, but prior to this study, we didn’t know what that information was,” said Lian. “Now, we know that if we activate the cells’ Wnt signaling pathway again, we can re-drive these cardiac progenitor cells to become epicardium cells, instead of myocardium cells.”

The group’s results, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, bring them one step closer to regenerating an entire heart wall. Through morphological assessment and functional assay, the researchers found that the generated epicardium cells were similar to epicardium cells in living humans and those grown in the laboratory.

“The last piece is turning cardiac progenitor cells to endocardium cells (the heart’s inner layer), and we are making progress on that,” said Lian.

The group’s method of generating epicardium cells could be useful in clinical applications, for patients who suffer a heart attack. According to the Centers for also become isolated in their homes because family members don’t know how to continue to engage them socially, or assume they cannot,” said Power. “Also, poor community design for aging and dementia tend to isolate people; hence the movement to create more age-inclusive communities.”

The ideal, according to Power, is to all live within a network of contact and mutual support.

Disease Control and Prevention, every 43 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack “Heart attacks occur due to blockage of blood vessels,” said Lian. “This blockage stops nutrients and oxygen from reaching the heart muscle, and muscle cells die. These muscle cells cannot regenerate themselves, so there is permanent damage, which can cause additional problems. These epicardium cells could be transplanted to the patient and potentially repair the damaged region.”

During their study, the researchers engineered the human stem cells to become reporter cells, meaning these cells expressed a fluorescent protein only when they became epicardium cells.

“We treated the cells with different cell signaling molecules, and we found that when we treated them with Wnt signaling activators, they became fluorescent,” said Lian.

Another finding, he said, is that in addition to generating the epicardium cells, the researchers also can keep them proliferating in the lab after treating these cells with a cell-signaling pathway Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF) inhibitor.

“After 50 days, our cells did not show any signs of decreased proliferation. How-

ever, the proliferation of the control cells without the TGF Beta inhibitor started to plateau after the tenth day,” said Lian.

The team will continue working together to further their research on regenerating endocardium cells.

“We are making progress on that inner layer, which will allow us to regenerate an entire heart wall that can be used in tissue engineering for cardiac therapy,” said Lian.

Additional researchers on this project include principal investigator Sean P. Palecek, Milton J. and A. Maude Shoemaker Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; post-doctoral researcher Tongcheng Qian; graduate students Xiaoping Bao and Vijesh J. Bhute; and undergraduate research assistants Tianxiao Han and Mengxuan Shi, all from the University of Wisconsin, Madison; Timothy A. Hacker and Eric G. Schmuck, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Lauren Drowley, Alleyn T. Plowright and QingDong Wang, Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Innovative Medicine Unit, AstraZeneca, Sweden; and Marie-Jose Goumans, Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands.

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State High student walkout ‘pro-peace, pro-love’

By GEOFF RUSHTON

voices heard and it’s important that they do that.”

The walkout was preceded by some controversy. As word spread, largely through Facebook, so did confusion among parents and community members about how administrators would treat unexcused absences from class.

State College Area Superintendent Bob O’Donnell said that while administrators would support students’ rights to express themselves, they also would be enforcing rules as they would on any other day.

O’Donnell noted that there seemed to be a misconception circulating that students would be permitted to skip classes without consequences.

“We’re going to support what rights students have to protest, but we’re also going to support our expectations for a valuable day of learning with our teachers and students,” he said.

“We haven’t changed any rules in our school district today. ... For students who cut a class and miss class to participate, that will result in a detention and that’s our regular rule. We expect students to stay in class.”

O’Donnell also explained that students who attended the rally during their lunch period would not be subject to penalties because students are regularly permitted to go out to the courtyard during that time.

Yurman said he had positive and straightforward conversations with principal Curtis Johnson on Jan. 19.

“I spoke to Principal Johnson several times yesterday. He was incredibly nice the whole time. He wanted to make sure I understood safety was a priority and cutting class was still cutting class,” Yurman said. “The rules are if you cut class, you get a two-hour detention.

“Part of civil disobedience is understanding there will be repercussions and being OK with that.”

Initially, students had planned to walk

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STATE COLLEGE — About 100 State College Area High School students walked out of school at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 and gathered around the North Building courtyard for a peaceful rally, coinciding with the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

The students said their effort wasn’t an anti-Trump rally. It was a rally for hope and tolerance, and to stand in solidarity with individuals and groups that feel imperiled.

“I think it’s important to emphasize we’re not protesting the election,” said Eli Yurman, a senior who led the organizing of the event. “We’re not protesting the inauguration. We’re not protesting the new administration. Our message is propeace, pro-love and we want to promote a sense of togetherness. We’re showing solidarity for people.

“It’s hard to differentiate what we’re doing from an anti-Trump rally, but it’s important that we do.”

Yurman said the idea was his sister Auden Yurman’s. She is a State High freshman.

“I’m here helping because I’m better at getting my voice heard,” he said. “She came up to me a week ago. She’s really passionate about this and I wanted to support her in any way that I can.”

Eli and Auden Yurman were among several students who spoke during the gathering, which started with attendees chanting “Love trumps hate.” Students spoke about standing up for their beliefs and the rights of others, as well as becoming politically engaged now so they are prepared when they can vote.

“That makes it more important,” said Eli Yurman, who turned 18 just after the election. “For kids who aren’t able to voice their opinions through the voting process this is the only way to get their

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SOME STATE COLLEGE Area High School students walked out of school and held a rally coinciding with President Donald Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20. from the high school to Memorial Field.

Yurman said they agreed to keep the rally on campus after speaking with Johnson and understanding the district’s safety concerns.

Leaving campus also would have resulted in a more serious student code violation that could be punishable by suspension.

O’Donnell said he would rather students have held a rally after school ended.

But, he added, he is proud of how students in general have had civil discussions about political issues since the election, and of the conversations between Johnson and students leading up to the walkout.

“I think we found some common ground here and common ground can’t

be found without conversation,” O’Donnell said. “I’m proud of the conversation between our principal and our students.

That’s how we work through disagreements.”

Yurman said that among students, even those who didn’t support the walkout and rally, were respectful of those who did.

“People who are coming out with us are very excited and happy we’re doing this and they understand the message,” he said. “People who aren’t willing to walk out with us, some of them are supportive and just aren’t willing to leave school. The ones who don’t support our message have been really great about not being negative about our cause. They just said they don’t want to support us.”

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STUDENTS AT South Hills School held a video game fundraising tournament that collected more than $1,100 for alumnus Mike Keller, who recently underwent a double lung transplant. Pictured, front row, from left, are Katarina Covalt, Anastasia Shawley, Lisa Keller, Keller, Brenton Summerson, Serafino Mazza and Val Sukovatitsyn. Back row, from left, are Bill Hoffman, Robert Shore, Cody Nimitz, Joseph Hoffman, Tyler Rhoads and Michael Ciancarelli.

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Keller and his wife, Lisa, made a visit to the fundraiser.

He reported that doctors are pleased with his progress and he’s back on track enjoying life in moderation until he is fully healed. He also expressed appreciation for the support he has received from his extended family at South Hills School.

Serafino Mazza, a business student and lead organizer of the event, said it was a rewarding learning experience to be involved in making a positive effect on someone else’s life. Mazza thanked the Entrepreneur Club team for putting the event together and gave a shout out to Wegman’s and South Hills’ Snack-Shack, which made generous contributions toward the night’s success.

A group of 20 gamers battled through rounds of Halo, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. First-place winner of the tournament was South Hills School videographer Dan Lesher. Second place went to 2016 alumnus Marshall Barto, and third place went to current student and accounting major Val Sukovatitsyn.

A comedy show fundraiser also is being planned to support Keller. The event, which is open to the public, will take place Friday, Feb. 17, at Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Celebration Hall, State College. The cost of $20 includes the night’s entertainment and a hot appetizer buffet. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m.

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Penns Valley honors undefeated ’60s wrestling teams

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — Back in the 1960s, Penns Valley High School had two undefeated wrestling teams. The 1963 and 1966 teams both racked up 11-0 records under head coach Joe Hammaker.

On Jan. 18, 11 members of these teams and Hammaker were honored at a match against Huntingdon. Herb Bierly, Max Dinges, Ed Frye, Irv Heckman, Marty Ilgen, Vernon Jodon, Bob Mothersbaugh, Harold Rudy, Bob Weber, Wayne White and Barry Williams walked onto the mats to a standing ovation from the capacity crowd in the Penns Valley gymnasium.

Six other members who were unable to attend were also recognized, as were seven members who have passed away over the years. The teams produced several district, sectional and regional champions, and Penns Valley’s only state champion, Dinges.

The 1963 team was the school’s first undefeated team in any sport. The 1966 team had four sectional champions — Ilgen, Jack Riegel, Sam Reish and Williams. Ilgen and Reish were also district champions that year.

Hammaker was a high school wrestler in Hollidaysburg, then went on to Lock Haven State Teachers College (now Lock Haven University), where he placed fourth in his weight class in the 1958 NCAA tournament.

Hammaker took over the

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PENNS VALLEY’S 1963 and 1966 undefeated wrestling teams were honored during a wrestling match in the school gymnasium Jan. 18.

Penns Valley wrestling program in 1960, and gradually improved it until, in 1963, just three years into his tenure, he coached the school’s first and only state champion wrestler, Dinges, at 180 pounds.

The high point of the 1962-63 season was the match with State College. The Little Lions had amassed an incredible 64-match winning streak that spanned several years, and were putting it on the line against the ever-improving Rams.

According to Hammaker, in

a previous interview, the State College gym was filled beyond capacity, with people sitting or standing on nearly every square inch.

Electric fans had to be brought in to ventilate the room, since the walls were steaming up. Wrestlers and spectators alike were sweating and cheering as emotions ran high.

When the match was done, the Rams came away with a solid 29-18 victory, snapping the Little Lions’ winning streak, in a stunning upset that established the

Rams as a bona fide wrestling powerhouse in central Pennsylvania.

In 1965-66, the Penns Valley wrestlers enjoyed another undefeated season, their second in a four-year span under Hammaker’s guidance. That team featured a group known as “The Big Seven,” who were the wrestlers in the top seven weight classes (from 133 pounds to heavyweight), who gained a reputation for disposing of their opponents in rapid succession to secure wins for the Rams. Their

strength and prowess on the mats greatly helped to earn 11 consecutive wins for the Rams that year.

Hammaker was named District VI Coach of the Year in 1963 and again in 1966. In 1967, he coached Penns Valley wrestler Reish to his third consecutive District VI title, a feat never equaled by any Rams wrestler before or since.

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Antique sales, hot collectibles differ from decades past

By ROGER SNYDER and GEORGE MOELLENBROCK Special to the Gazette

Over the last several decades, the antiques shop has changed significantly, along with the popularity of certain types of antiques.

There are now more co-ops or “antiques malls” than sole proprietor shops.

The co-ops usually have one or more owners and anywhere from a handful of dealers to more than 100 who rent space.

These dealers pay monthly rent and, in many cases, a commission based on item sales to help with the shop’s operating costs.

Some co-ops ask dealers to help man the shop and others do not require them to work, instead relying on a paid manager and perhaps paid floor workers to assist shoppers. Shared operating costs help keep overall costs at a more reasonable level.

Co-ops are great resources for customers who are interested in learning more about items currently being actively collected or regarded as “classics.”

As we all know, fads and trends come and go. A few years ago, for example,

“country style” living was a trend made more popular by editors such as Mary Emmerling, of Country Living magazine, who helped pave the way for the popularity of rustic style decorating.

This style often incorporates repurposed items that, once identified as “hot,” drives up their price and desirability.

But, as hot as some items are for a time, they sometimes lose their luster, to be replaced by another trend. Collectors should make a point of reading and consulting widely to keep up with these trends.

Young collectors seeking both knowledge and items with which to decorate their homes can learn much by spending a Saturday at an estate or farm auction, where they may purchase well-made quality tables, occasional chairs and other quality household items and talk with dealers and other collectors who are often very willing to share their knowledge and experiences.

The Centre Region is fortunate to have a handful of antiques co-ops and shops.

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METAL TOYS and toy trucks are regarded as highly collectible by collectors.

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CPI’S INFORMATION Technology/Cisco program recently held a bake sale and food drive for the Faith Centre Food Bank in Bellefonte.

All students participated and donated baked goods, and the event raised $165 and gathered eight bags of non-perishable food.

Pictured managing the bake sale, from left, are students Seth Foster, Nicholas Turner and Lakhota Heverly.

Church sponsors Epiphany celebration

By LAUREL SANDERS Special to the Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — Star caroling, a tradition that is celebrated worldwide, received a warm welcome in State College despite the winter chill during downtown State College’s First Friday event Jan. 6.

Jan. 6 is the date the Christian church celebrates Epiphany. It marks the first day after the 12 days of Christmas and celebrates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem.

Following a candlelight fellowship meal with photos of Epiphany celebrations from around the world, 63 parishioners and friends from Grace Lutheran Church walked along College Avenue, Allen Street and Beaver Avenue following three costumed kings portrayed

by Declan Flanagan, Ethan Hardyk and Jack Hockenberry.

The procession stopped periodically to sing Epiphany carols, then returned to Grace Lutheran for refreshments, including steaming hot wassail and king cake.

During many celebrations, a plastic figure of the baby Jesus is hidden in the king cake, and whoever gets the slice with Jesus in it is supposed to host the following year’s celebration. For safety, many places, including Grace Lutheran, now use a navy bean to represent Jesus.

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LESTER GRIEL, a parishioner at Grace Lutheran Church in State College, led the way with a star for Epiphany carolers Jan. 6.

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FORMER PENNS VALLEY wrestling coach Joe Hammaker spoke, honoring the school’s 1963 and 1966 undefeated wrestling teams.

Wrestling, from page 13 wrestling coach, then later coached the junior varsity and junior high teams before retiring in 1993.

Announcer Jamie Felker read a letter from Dave Marshall, a member of both undefeated teams.

“It was a great honor to be a part of two undefeated teams at Penns Valley,” Marshall said. “The team members were the greatest bunch of sweat and muscle, and championship high school athletes.”

Marshall praised coach Hammaker, and noted his demands for team loyalty. “When he said jump, we were to respond, ‘How high?’ If he asked us to run through a brick wall, we were to respond, ‘How big of a hole do you want?’” said Marshall. “As a coach, he had the rare and envious quality of being able to motivate excellence and accomplishments from his wrestlers.”

Hammaker addressed the crowd, speaking of what it takes to be undefeated.

“Undefeated is tough. It’s a challenge — it’s not an easy task, and every one of these guys understood what it took to be undefeated. They knew the role they had to play, and they were able to meet the challenge, and they ended up being undefeated,” he said. “These guys are very deserving of this tonight, and they certainly were great guys to work with, and great guys to coach.”

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Antiques, from page 13 While some items regarded as “classics” are struggling today, they still have important functions in the modern home.

“Brown,” or unpainted, hardwood furniture and primitive or rustic pieces such as blanket chests, corner cupboards, wall cupboards, spinning wheels and cradles are available at good prices and are often good buys. Furniture with original painted surfaces in good condition and of unusual form continue to bring good prices at auctions or shows or in shops. Condition and scarcity are everything.

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MANY HANDS were needed when the Bellefonte Elks Lodge provided Christmas baskets for clients identified through the Faith Center of Bellefonte. More than 80 volunteers prepared and distributed nearly 100 Christmas gift baskets.

Applications open for Centre Gives 2017 statecollege.com STATE COLLEGE — Applications are now open for Centre Gives 2017, Centre Foundation has announced.

The annual 36-hour online giving event will be held Tuesday, May 9, and Wednesday, May 10. The deadline for qualified nonprofit organizations to apply to be part of this year’s Centre Gives is Friday, Feb. 10.

Since Centre Gives was launched in 2012, more than $4 million has been invested in local nonprofits, supporting more than 130 organizations in the areas of arts, animals, education, environment and health and social services.

“Once again, Centre Foundation will provide a $100,000 stretch pool, along with additional prize money,” said Executive Director Molly Kunkel in a release.

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After experiencing some hiccups during last year’s event, Centre Foundation said in the release that it is working with a new website vendor for an improved, user-friendly and, hopefully, record-breaking Centre Gives 2017.

Organizations participating in Centre Gives will be able to take part in the Centre Gives Success Series, designed to help fundraising, communication and donor appreciation skills. The sessions will be held in March, and attendees must register.

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Kathryn & Shawn Bainbridge

Kathey & Jerry Bernhard

Shelly & Ron Bowman

Boalsburg • Married for 15 years Key to a happy marriage: Open communication and a sense of humor!

Mingoville • Married for 29 years Key to a happy marriage: Keep active; do things together, have adventures.

Bellefonte• Married for 30 years Key to a happy marriage: Communication and mutual respect.

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Paula & Mark Brackenbury Bellefonte • Married for 28 Years

Barbra & Larry Ermol

Maryanne & Bill Harvey

Key to a happy marriage: Finding things you enjoy doing together. For us that means exploring the area when we’re not watching teams like the Red Sox, the NY Giants and Penn State. And for some reason there often seems to be food and wine involved, whether it’s tailgating or eating one of Paula’s gourmet dinners.

State College • Married for 47 years Key to a happy marriage: Remembering that everyone needs their own space once in a while and patience.

Key to a happy marriage: Loving and respecting each other in good times and bad. Honesty, open communication, couple time and never let the children divide you!

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State College • Married for 21 Years

Carrie Kauffman & Dave Yoxtheimer Darius & Jess Morgan

State College • Married for 9 Years

Key to a happy marriage: To thrive as a team and let your love guide you on life’s path. It won’t be easy, life is short clips of happiness with long scenes of struggles. Don’t go to sleep angry, never stop communicating, support each other through the good and bad and the marriage will remain.

Key to a happy marriage: We’re friends, first and foremost.

We both have a strong sense of adventure and appreciate shared time and experiences. We always have something to look forward to doing together on our calendar - often multiple things! Yet, we also respect each other’s need for independence. The way we support each other allows us to grow as individuals and as a powerful team.

Key to a happy marriage: That one of us is very patient.

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Claysburg • Married for 2 Years

Bob & Mary Langton

State College • Married for 31 years

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TIONAL Spouses Day lebrate on January 26 th

Local couples submitted these profiles to The Centre County Gazette.

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Jennifer & David Pencek

ey to a happy marriage: t’s never een difficult.

Key to a happy marriage: Being spontaneous. With two young children, our lives and our relationship start to feel very routine. We like to surprise each other with special dates, trips or little gifts to keep things fun and interesting - and even nonmonetary things like giving each other random compliments or saying “I love you” when we least expect it. We still have much to learn and many hardships to face throughout or marriage, but we’re looking forward to doing it together.

Key to a happy marriage: Understanding and respecting each other’s beliefs and interests. We support each other in our jobs outside the home and how we raise our two sons. While we love spending time as a family, we also find ways to spend time as a couple and where each of us can spend time with our friends.

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Julian• Married for 4 Years

Pat & Hap Hull State College • Married for 66 years

State College • Married for 10 Years

Bellefonte • Married for 35 years Key to a happy marriage: Shared beliefs, interests, activities, commitment, kindness and love.

Key to a happy marriage: Knowing neither one of us are perfect. We understand each other’s needs, wants and interests. We communicate, we pick and choose our attles, we work as a T and we always find time to cuddle up on the couch after putting our son to bed!

Bellefonte • Married for 4 years Key to a happy marriage: We’re friends, first and foremost. We share everything together, up to the point that it’s getting hard to do things by ourselves, we’re just not used to it any more!

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Maggie & David Wong

Chet & Linda Workman

Jill & Paul Daniel Swanson Key to a happy marriage: Being best friends.

State College • Married for 23 years Key to a happy marriage: A great sense of humor and truly enjoying each other’s company.

Hublersburg • Married for 20 years Key to a happy marriage: Just listen.

Keep your mouth shut and just listen.

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Boalsburg • Married for 26 years

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BEA wrestlers earn tough win over PV

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE —The Bald Eagle Area wrestling team is on a roll.

The Eagles leapt out to an early 20-point lead against Penns Valley in a Mountain League meet Jan. 24 at BEA, and then had just enough left to come away with a thrilling 35-32 win over the archrival Rams.

It was the Bald Eagles’ seventh dual meet victory in a row, and it raised their overall record to 11-4. BEA lost just twice since before the holidays, both times to bigger schools, and has now won four times since going 5-1 in the BEA Duals on Jan. 7.

At first glance, this one looked like it would be easy when the Eagles built a 20-0 lead, but everyone in the gym knew that would not be so.

Lucas Holderman (132) and Garrett Rigg (138) began the night for BEA with pins over PV’s Ryan Ripka and Carter Felker.

Then freshman Gage McClenahan followed with a gritty, 6-5 decision over Jared Hurd at 145, and Seth Koleno kept the Eagles’ streak going with a 16-0 technical fall over Clayton Upcraft in the 152-pound bout.

BEA at that point was firmly in control at 20-0.

“You never know,” BEA coach Ron Guenot said. “We started in the strength of our lineup in the middle, and we knew they had some tough kids coming up in their upper weights. Believe me,

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

BALD EAGLE AREA’S David Close (facing camera) earned a tough 3-2 victory over Penns Valley’s Corey Rimmey at 195 pounds Jan. 24 in a meet won by BEA in Wingate.

I didn’t feel comfortable when it was 20-0, but it was a nice place for us to start and we got some momentum early.”

The first of those tough kids for Penns Valley was Andrew Sharer at 160. He pinned Richard Taylor in just 24 seconds to put life back into the Penns Valley side.

Abraham Allebach was next with a 14-2 major decision for

the Rams over Dylan Bisel at 170, and then Hunter Homan followed with a pin of Andrew Cohen at 182.

Suddenly, it was 20-16 and Penns Valley was solidly back in contention.

“You kind of knew where the runs were when we drew 132,” Penns Valley coach Joel Brinker said. “We knew we were hitting their hammers right away, and

we wanted to weather that storm the best we could. You knew the upper weights could go either way, which they kind of did, but then could we reel them in on the bottom end?”

The answer to that was ultimately no, with PV being hurt by a forfeit at 113 and in the pivotal showdown between BEA’s David Close and Corey Rimmey at 195.

A three-point win at that point in the meet brought Penns Valley to within one point of a tie, but Close scored a first-period takedown and a third-period escape to tough out a 3-2 win.

“That was one of those bouts that we knew was a tossup,” Guenot said, “and he (Close) came through and wrestled a smart match for the team. We are proud of him, and he came back from a loss last Saturday.

Didn’t get down on himself and kept wrestling. We needed that.”

Hunter Hockenberry, wrestling just for the second time this season at 220, followed with a pin over Dillon Covalt that restored BEA’s margin to 13 points, 29-16.

“Hunter has a bad shoulder,” Guenot said, “and he decided he was going to give it a go and he’s back with us. He hasn’t wrestled a lot, but that was another huge win for us.”

Penns Valley still didn’t go away, however. Wins by Jared Bressler at 285 and Baylor Shunk at 106 made it a six-point difference again, 29-23, but the forfeit at 113 realistically put the meet on the brink for BEA at 35-23.

Darren Yearick and Clayton Royer finished things with a decision and a pin, but both needed six points and BEA survived, 35-32.

“There were a lot of key matches,” Guenot said, “and that’s why it takes a team effort.

That’s what we told the kids. If we are going to win it, the whole team is going to have to wrestle.”

Freshman Gage McClenahan excels for BEA

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — There were impressive underclassmen up and down both lineups in Bald Eagle Area’s 35-32 win over Penns Valley on Jan. 24.

Both schools have seasoned wrestling programs, and both are built for the long haul.

None of the underclassmen, however, have stood out this season quite as much as BEA freshman Gage McClenahan.

With his 6-5 victory over Jared Hurd in the PV meet, McClenahan raised his season record to 22-2. That record includes 10 pins and is the best one on the 11-4 Bald Eagles’ team.

Freshman or not, McClenahan is hardly new to wrestling, but at the same time, he’s grateful for the help he has been getting from his coaches and teammates in his first varsity season.

“I’ve been working since I was young,” McClenahan said. “I took a break, but I’m back and ready to go. Everyone is really helping me out, and it’s great. Everyone is helping me a lot, and I’m getting better every week.

“If I wrestle my style — mean and nasty, get after it, just go — I know I can beat anyone.”

That style and that attitude got McClenahan through one of the pivotal matches in BEA’s big win over the Rams.

The match against Hurd was the third of the night, and BEA scored pins in the first two to put up a 12-0 lead.

Hurd, an experienced senior, was an impressive 17-2 coming in to this match at 145, and both wrestlers knew that the Rams needed a win badly.

McClenahan got off to a 2-0 lead with a takedown in the first period and then extended that to 4-0 with a second-period reversal. Hurd countered and picked up two with a reversal, but McClenahan escaped and took a 5-2 lead into the third period.

Another Hurd reversal made it 5-4, but McClenahan escaped again and was able to ride out the match for a hard-fought, 6-5 win.

“Hurd is a stud,” McClenahan said, “and I knew I would have to wrestle my style if I wanted to win. I got a takedown early in the match and just kept working.

“He’s the first kid that reversed me twice in a match for a while. He surprised me when he reversed me the second time and it was 5-4. I just wrestled and wrestled until the whistle was blown.

“Good match. It was awesome.”

BEA went on to build a 20-0 from there, endured a furious PV comeback, and held on for the 35-32 win. In the end, every decision like McClenahan’s was important for the Eagles.

“We expected a lot from those (first two) guys and from Gage going at 145,” BEA coach Ron Guenot said. “Hurd is an

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

BEA FRESHMAN Gage McClenahan, left, scored a hard-fought 6-5 victory over Penns Valley’s Jared Hurd on Jan. 24 to improve to 22-2 on the season. exceptional wrestler, and that was a nice win for Gage.”

BEA now has just the Ultimate Warrior Tournament at West Branch on Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28, before the District 6 tournament Saturday, Feb. 25.

The regional and state championships will follow in March.

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“I just have to keep getting better every week,” he said, “and keep progressing. Do big and better things.

“I just hope our team can go on to districts and do well, and if we keep working and our chemistry stays together we should keep progressing.”

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Press helps State High top Chambersburg

By ZACH SEYKO

base line drive to convert a contested layup, giving State High early momentum.

Chambersburg responded immediately behind junior guard Cole Christian, who nailed a 3-pointer to shake off their opponent’s attack.

State College went to the full-court press in the first, but it did not slow down Christian immediately, as he sank his second 3-pointer of the game to keep up with the Little Lions.

State High head coach Joseph Walker wanted to pressure the Trojans from the start.

“They’re really tough defensively in the half court, so we wanted to pressure them a little bit and speed up the pace of

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STATE COLLEGE — The State College High School boys’ basketball team took down Chambersburg High School, 59-42, in a rematch Jan. 24.

State High improved to 12-3 overall and 9-2 in conference play, while the Trojans fell to 9-7 overall and 3-7 in conference play.

It was the second win for State High over Chambersburg, following a 39-38 road victory in December.

Little Lions’ senior forward Tommy Sekunda, who led the team with 17 points Jan. 24, started the game off hot with a

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TOUGH DEFENSE helped State High defeat Chambersburg 59-42 on Jan. 24 in State College.

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STATE COLLEGE HIGH’S Taylor Love (33) goes to the basket in the Lady Little Lions’ 54-42 home loss to North Allegheny on Jan. 21. The Lions followed that game up with a 63-20 win at Chambersburg on Jan. 24.

points of his own in the loss. After a Little Lions turnover, Whitfield recovered the loose ball and took it to the hole for the basket and the foul, but it was not enough to break State College’s commanding 45-29 lead by the end of the third quarter.

State High senior guard Lee Koudela owned the fourth quarter, scoring half of his team’s 14 points in the final frame.

Koudela hit a 3-pointer in front his team’s bench to keep the crowd loud throughout the remainder of the game.

The ferocious Little Lions maintained control with their aggressive defense, forcing multiple turnovers in the final minutes to seal the victory.

Chambersburg head coach Shawn Shreffler wants his players to have short-term memory following their loss to State High.

“The next step is to forget about this one and move onto the next one,” Shreffler said. “To dwell too much on one game will make the next one even harder.”

the game,” Walker said. “I think switching defenses kind of confused them and had some unforced turnovers for them.”

The press defense caught up to the Trojans, causing them to turn the ball over on back-to-back possessions. State High junior forward Brandon Clark led his team on a 6-0 run following the Trojans’ early miscues, scoring all of the points to give the Lions a sizeable lead by the end of the first.

In the second, Sekunda hit a shot from the top of the arc to put the Little Lions up 21-10. Both teams played stout defense, limiting their opponents and forcing tough shots.

As time was winding down in the first half, Christian corralled the ball and led a fast break before Clark came from behind and swatted the attempted layup away.

The Trojans still struggled to contain Sekunda, as the senior found the basket first to open up the third quarter. Down 37-20, Christian road the hot hand and sank his third 3-point shot of the game, hoping to jump-start some momentum.

Trojan senior forward Cade Whitfield answered Christian’s, call netting 13

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Second half dooms Lions at Wisconsin

By Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Greg Gard counted 13 Penn State transition points in the first half. None in the second.

Somebody got through to the Badgers, though Gard suspects his senior-laden lineup played a role in delivering that message at halftime as No. 15 Wisconsin shut down Penn State in the second half on its way to an 82-55 victory Jan. 24.

“They do a very good job of addressing the right issues among themselves,” Gard said. “I probably didn’t say anything new they hadn’t heard from a teammate before I went in there.”

After allowing the Nittany Lions (11-10, 3-5 Big Ten) to shoot 52 percent in the first half — the second-best performance any team has put up against Wisconsin this season — the Badgers (17-3, 6-1) held them to 27 percent in the second half.

Penn State’s performance in the opening half including shooting 6 of 10 from behind the 3-point line — the Nittany Lions average shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc — helping make up for nine turnovers. They trailed 36-33 at halftime.

But things went downhill quickly in the second half as they opened 4 for 18 from the field. One sequence seemed to sum up Penn State’s struggles. Mike Watkins could not convert an alley-oop pass, and the Nittany Lions gathered the offensive rebound. But

Shep Garner, who was 3 of 3 from behind the arc in the first half, air balled a long 3 attempt out of bounds.

The rout was soon on.

Bronson Koenig scored 20 points to lead the Badgers, while Vitto Brown had 16 and Ethan Happ added 14 points and eight rebounds.

Penn State coach Pat Chambers said the Badgers were able to limit the Nittany Lions’ transition game partly by shooting better — 56 percent in the second half vs. 39 percent to open. That helped limit their options to run, and Penn State stopped moving the ball as well in the second half, settling for contested shots after starting to miss early, he said.

Payton Banks and Tony Carr led the Nittany Lions with 12 points apiece.

“We need to learn how to respond to runs by great teams,” Chambers said. “I don’t think we responded like we normally have.”

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After beating Minnesota and losing a heartbreaker to Indiana, the Nittany Lions have lost by more than 20 points in consecutive road games to ranked teams, as they fell 77-52 at Purdue on Jan. 21.

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PENN STATE’S Shep Garner, right, works against Wisconsin’s Bronson Koenig during the first half of the Lions’ 82-55 loss Jan. 24 in Madison, Wis.

Lady Lions lose to Indiana, despite stat sheet Special to the Gazette BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The score sheet was not indicative of the outcome in the Penn State women’s basketball team’s 72-66 setback at Indiana on Jan. 23. The Lady Lions owned the rebounding edge and turned the ball over only 10 times in the game, but the Hoosiers’ 28 free throws were the difference in the closely contested game inside of Assembly Hall.

The difference came in the fourth quarter, as the Lady Lions (13-7, 3-4 Big Ten) connected on just one of its first 12 shots in the final stanza and the Hoosiers (14-6, 4-3 Big Ten) used a 14-2 run to open

the final 10 minutes on the way to earning the victory. The fourth-quarter edge in scoring was 28-21 in favor of Indiana, with 22 of those points coming at the free throw line, according to a release from Penn State Athletics.

As a team, Penn State committed just 10 turnovers, marking the third straight game with 10 or fewer missteps, and forced 12 IU turnovers. The Lady Lions turned the 12 Hoosiers mistakes into 15 points, while IU scored just three points off of PSU turnovers. The Lady Lions also owned the edge on the boards, 41-39, and Penn State got 24 points from its bench in the contest.

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PENN STATE senior Sierra Moore, seen here in earlier-season action, went over the 600-point mark in her career during the Lady Lions’ 72-66 loss at Indiana on Jan. 23.

Playing 39 minutes, sophomore Teniya Page led all scorers with 22 points to mark her 14th career 20-point game. Page made nine field goals, including a 3-of-6 effort from 3-point range, and added five rebounds and two assists.

Senior Sierra Moore moved past the 600-point mark of her career with 11 points, ending the night with 602. She was 5-of-10 from the field and collected a team-high-tying six rebounds.

Junior Lindsey Spann and senior Kaliyah Mitchell each chipped in nine points, with Spann adding a team-best four assists.

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Nittany Lions drop to No. 4 after falling to Buckeyes

By BEN JONES statecollege.com and staff reports

UNIVERSITY PARK — A week after reaching the No. 1 national ranking for the first time in program history, the Penn State men’s hockey team dropped to No. 4 in the USCHO poll Jan. 23 following a weekend sweep at the hands of Ohio State.

The Nittany Lions fell to 16-3-2 on the year with a 6-3 loss to the No. 11 Buckeyes on Jan. 21. Ohio State swept the weekend series, topping the Nittany Lions in an overtime shootout Jan. 20 after the teams tied at 3 during regulation time. Penn State now sits two points behind Minnesota for the Big Ten lead.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Penn State started off hot for the second straight night but turnovers and mistakes doomed the Nittany Lions.

It was David Thompson who got the scoring going just 2:38 into the game, firing a blast past Christian Frey to give Penn State a 1-0 lead. A turnover a few minutes later would turn out to be a good summation of the night’s play, as Ohio State jumped on an errant pass and John Wiitala skated in all alone, slotting a shot past Peyton Jones.

With just under two minutes remaining in the period it was Ohio State breaking the tie with a power-play goal to give the Buckeyes a 2-1 lead after the opening 20 minutes of play.

An Ohio State goal just 18 seconds into the second period added to the lead and stunned a packed Pegula Ice Arena. Seven minutes later, Kris Myllari pulled Penn State within just one and brought the crowd back to life.

The Buckeyes dodged a bullet, though, as Penn State failed to find the back of the net during a five-minute power play advantage. Andrew Sturtz tied the game with just seconds remaining in the period slotting a shot high and past Frey from a tight angle.

Two quick goals to open the third period gave Ohio State a 5-3 lead and Penn State never managed sustained offensive pressure, despite a power play midway through the frame. A 2-on-1 break by Ohio State resulted in the game’s final tally.

IT WAS OVER WHEN ...

Ohio State opened the third period with two quick goals and the Nittany Lions never got their skates under them in the final frame. The first goal came 38 seconds into the period, the Buckeyes scoring 18 seconds into the second period earlier in the game. Penn State did a good job of erasing a 3-1 second period deficit, but Ohio State’s flurry of goals to open the third were too much, especially with Frey playing another outstanding game in net for the Buckeyes.

STAT OF THE GAME

Ohio State blocked 34 Penn State shots on goal, more than the Buckeyes managed on goal themselves (28). It was that kind of night for the Nittany Lions who peppered the Ohio State defense all night but couldn’t get past Frey for the second straight night. Penn State managed three goals, but it was never easy to create good chances and this stat showed it.

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For the Nittany Lions it was Chase Berger picking up two assists and four shots on the goal to pace Penn State.

Beyond that, the Nittany Lions had a fairly sloppy night with turnovers and miscues dooming Penn State’s chances against a stingy Ohio State defense. Frey was the best player on the ice, making 41 saves, and was a key anchor for the Buckeyes’ defense.

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Penn State wrestlers top Iowa as Hall makes debut

By ANDY ELDER sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Any team that can walk into Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena, win seven of 10 bouts in front of a rabid crowd of 14,311 and exit with a 26-11 win should do so skipping and whistling with a cat-that-ate-the-canary grin.

Penn State did just that Jan. 20 and yet the Nittany Lions had the look and sound of a team that wasn’t satisfied with the view from the rare heights they had just scaled.

“I don’t think we wrestled our best tonight,” assistant coach Casey Cunningham told the Penn State Sports Network.

“But a lot of guys figured out how to win close matches. This is a good thing about it, we see a lot of things we can improve on. We win seven matches and we can improve.”

Almost as many storylines emerged as bouts wrestled in a raucous environment broadcast live to a Big Ten Network audience.

Two emerged immediately as Iowa stoked the crowd by winning the first two bouts to grab an early 8-0 lead.

Top-ranked Hawkeyes 125-pounder No. 2 Penn State 26 No. 3 Iowa 11 (Jan. 20 at Iowa City, Iowa) 125: No. 1 Thomas Gilman, I, dec. No. 3 Nick Suriano, 3-2.

133: No. 3 Cory Clark, I, won by tech. fall over George Carpenter, 19-4 (7:00).

141: No. 12 Jimmy Gulibon, PSU, dec. No. 18 Topher Carton, 8-6.

149: No. 1 Zain Retherford, PSU, dec. No. 3 Brandon Sorensen, 9-8 TB2.

157: No. 1 Jason Nolf, PSU, dec. No. 2 Michael Kemerer, 9-4.

165: No. 4 Vincenzo Joseph, PSU, dec. Joey Gunther, 7-4.

174: No. 13 Alex Meyer, I, dec. Mark Hall, 7-5.

184: No. 2 Bo Nickal, PSU, pinned No. 5 Sammy Brooks, :37.

197: No. 10 Matt McCutcheon, PSU, dec. Cash Wilcke, 8-7 TB2.

285: No. 5 Nick Nevills, PSU, won by tech. fall over Steven Holloway, 21-6 (7:00).

Referees: Matt Sorochinsky, Rich Stahl Takedowns: Penn State 26; Iowa 13.

Records: Penn State 8-0, 4-0 Big Ten; Iowa 7-2, 3-1.

Next match: Penn State at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27.

Thomas Gilman, an NCAA runner-up a year ago to Penn State’s graduated Nico Megaludis, made a first-period takedown stand up for a 3-2 win over freshman phenom Nick Suriano.

“I think Nick leaves the match probably with more confidence. You’re wrestling the No. 1 guy in the country at home as a true freshman probably with a little bit of uncertainty,” Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson said in his post-match news conference. “He should leave the match with a little more confidence. Confidence is usually the difference maker in a tough matchup like that.”

Then, at 133, third-ranked Cory Clark rolled up a 19-4 technical fall over Penn State’s George Carpenter.

Sanderson had revealed Jan. 18 on his radio show that starting 133-pounder Jered Cortez would probably miss the rest of the season. That was supplemented on the Penn State Sports Network broadcast of the dual with the fact that Cortez had undergone season-ending shoulder surgery.

Perhaps because of that sudden steep dropoff in talent, Sanderson made a decision that provided arguably the top subplot of the night. Blue chip recruit Mark Hall was pulled out of his redshirt season and inserted into the lineup at 174 pounds.

Despite the fact that Hall ceded a takedown to Iowa All-American Alex Meyer with 15 seconds to go and dropped a 7-5 decision, both Penn State coaches seemed at ease with the decision to burn Hall’s redshirt.

“Obviously, with Hall in the lineup, we have a better team. Mark’s pretty special,” Sanderson said. “Tough loss for him tonight. It breaks my heart a little bit for him. He’ll be stronger because of it.”

Cunningham seemed to echo Sanderson’s sentiments that Hall making his dual meet debut in that environment against that opponent wasn’t an ideal situation.

“That was his first time in this arena and we know he’s super talented,’’ Cunningham said. “That was a tough guy he’s wrestling. He’ll be ready to rock and roll when it’s time.”

The victory at 174, coupled with the match-opening wins at 125 and 133, were the only wins Iowa could muster.

Jimmy Gulibon halted the Hawkeyes’ momentum, and inspired hope that he might finally realize his potential, by eras-

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PENN STATE’S starting 133-pounder Jered Cortez will probably miss the rest of the season, coach Cael Sanderson said on his radio show. The Penn State Sports Network later reported that Cortez had undergone season-ending shoulder surgery. ing a 3-0 deficit at the start of the third period. Gulibon scored four takedowns to post an 8-6 come-from-behind win over Topher Carton.

“Jimmy’s really got an endless gas tank. We don’t see it as much as we could.

He had a chance to show that tonight. I was really proud of Jimmy to come back like that and finish strong. He’s an important part of the team,” Sanderson said.

Penn State, as usual, got wins from Zain Retherford and Jason Nolf at 149 and 157, respectively, but neither was as easy as Nittany Lions fans are accustomed to.

Retherford needed all 11 minutes of two complete sudden victory and tiebreaker periods to earn a 9-8 win over third-ranked Brandon Sorensen, who Retherford defeated 10-1 in last year’s NCAA final.

“Zain’s probably the toughest kid I’ve ever met. You could tell he wasn’t really feeling great, and I shouldn’t say that because not to take anything away from Sorensen, but he just found a way to win the match,” Sanderson said.

“He looked like he was in a tough match and he found a way to win. Sorensen did a great job. You always expect that. Iowa’s

very good at what they do and shutting you down. It’s an experience where he can go back and he can learn from that and get better and figure out what he needs to do from here on out.”

Nolf used a pair of takedowns in the second and third periods to turn away second-ranked and previously undefeated Michael Kemerer, 9-4.

Vincenzo Joseph extended Penn State’s lead to 12-8 with a 7-4 decision. Joseph scored three first-period takedowns but could only manage one more point the rest of the way.

After Meyer’s win over Hall drew Iowa to within 12-11 and incited the Iowa crowd, Bo Nickal cast a pall over Carver-Hawkeye.

Iowa’s fifth-ranked Sammy Brooks shot in on a single on the second-ranked Nickal early in their 184-pound bout. Nickal was able to counter by catching Brooks in a spladle, which trapped Brooks’ shoulders on the mat just 37 seconds into the match for a stunning fall.

“Bo’s Bo. He’s dangerous. He just does things that normal people don’t do,” Sanderson said.

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Barkley and McSorley are on list of Heisman contenders

By BEN JONES statecollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Oh, how times have changed.

Penn State’s offense, once the most visible byproduct of the NCAA scholarship sanctions, will now have two Heisman front-runners heading into the 2017 season in quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Saquon Barkley, according to Bovada sports book. Both are 10-1 to win the game’s most prestigious award.

For Barkley, it marks the second straight season his name has been tossed around the headlines with the Heisman award. For Penn State’s do-it-all quarterback McSorley, it’s his first real tie to the trophy.

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Whether Barkley and McSorley maintain their standing as the season approaches remains to be seen, but it’s safe to say if anything is an indication of how far the Nittany Lions have come, this would be it.

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Steelers look ahead after falling to Pats

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers will not be making the trip to Tampa for Super Bowl LI after all.

The New England Patriots rather harshly took care of that notion with a 36-17 victory in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 22 in Foxborough, Mass.

The Steelers, the team that has the most post-season wins (36) of any NFL franchise, were vying to return to the Super Bowl and try for their record seventh victory in pro football’s biggest game.

The focused and motivated Patriots, however, had an answer for everything Pittsburgh threw at them. New England’s quick-paced offense, led by Tom Brady’s 384-yard, three- touchdown performance, scored 20 unanswered second-half points to take an insurmountable 36-9 fourth-quarter lead.

The Steelers defense, so physical and imposing against Kansas City, simply could not put enough pressure on Brady.

He stood tall and found numerous open receivers in the Pittsburgh defensive backfield, especially former Penn State lacrosse player Chris Hogan, who caught nine passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns.

All told, though, the Steelers were not terrible. Playing almost all of the game without star running back Le’Veon Bell, they gained 368 yards and made 22 first downs. Ben Roethlisberger completed 31 of 47 passes for 314 yards, and Antonio Brown caught seven of those for 77 yards.

Wrestlers, from page 22 The Nittany Lions followed with two more wins to end the match and seal the win.

Matt McCutcheon needed 11 minutes to earn an 8-7 tiebreaker to win over Cash

Yet after the Pats took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, they thwarted every Steelers’ effort to crawl back into the game.

A perfect example of this happened late in the second quarter. With New England ahead 17-6, the Steelers were driving and had a third down and 8 at the Patriot 19yard line. Roethlisberger completed a pass to former Penn State tight end Jesse James who took it in for an apparent touchdown that would have made the score 17-13 going into halftime.

Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, the replay showed that James was downed just short of the goal line, and it was given the ball there with a first and goal. Three unproductive plays later, the Steelers had to kick a field goal, and that goal-line stand gave the momentum to New England at halftime rather than to Pittsburgh.

Twenty unanswered Patriots’ points followed.

The New England win sets up an interesting matchup in the Super Bowl between upstart Atlanta’s powerful offense and the Patriots’ balance and experience.

There will no doubt be two weeks of nonstop coverage of that.

LOOKING AHEAD

For the Steelers, like the 29 other NFL teams not at the big show, they will turn their attention to the 2017 draft.

They are in no danger of falling out of contention in the near future — this team isn’t going to fold because of one game.

But the Pats did expose some areas of concern, namely a leaky secondary and an inconsistent pass rush.

Wilcke at 197. Fourteen seconds of riding time was the difference for McCutcheon.

And, at 285, Nick Nevills used nine takedowns to fashion a 21-6 technical fall over backup Steven Holloway. Iowa had announced before the match that starter Sam Stoll had suffered a torn ACL for the

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PITTSBURGH STEELERS head coach Mike Tomlin leaves the field after the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots on Jan. 22 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl.

The Three Bs — Big Ben, Brown and Bell — will be back. Of course, that is assuming Bell re-signs with the team. Right now, he is considered one of the top five available free agents.

The team has all seven of its draft picks intact, and some of the early mock drafts have it taking mostly defensive players

— which sounds logical. The Steelers are far down on the list (No. 25), however, in available cap space.

Much will depend on how healthy the Steelers can stay, as it is with all NFL teams, but don’t be surprised to see them make another messy-but-successful playoff run in 2017.

second straight year and was lost for the season.

Penn State remains undefeated at 8-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten, tied with Ohio State (8-0, 4-0) atop the conference dual meet standings.

Madison, Wisc., for an 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, dual against the No. 17 Badgers and then return home for a 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, dual with unranked Northwestern.

Wisconsin presents some interesting matchups for Penn State, including Joseph vs. No. 3 Isaac Jordan at 165, McCutcheon vs. No. 13 Ricky Robertson at 197 and Nevills vs. No. 2 Connor Medbery at 285.

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Schreyer scholar helps students examine social justice

By JEFF RICE Penn State News

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State junior Briana Blackwell started the Youth Empowerment Program, which pairs Penn State students of color with students in the Diversity Club at nearby State College Area High School.

Every other week, Blackwell and others visit the school and recommend books or films, provide emotional support and, most of all, get students thinking about larger issues. During the weeks in between, they recruit students to join the high school’s African-American Support Group, and they visit the Diversity Club at the Mount Nittany Middle School once a month.

“I fell in love with social justice and activism when I came here,” Blackwell said, “but it would have been nice to have that passion prior to coming to college.

So, I take an interest in the students who are already forming that passion, and I just want to help them train for college or wherever they go after this, so that they’re able to be leaders of effective change and advocacy.”

Blackwell has turned her own passion into a busy and productive collegiate career.

A triple major in political science, philosophy and African-American studies, who carefully schedules classes that will

cross over into multiple disciplines, she enrolled in the Schreyer Honors College as a Gateway student this past fall, though she hadn’t planned to when she first came to Penn State.

“When I started to take a few honors courses, it wasn’t intentional at first. I’d take a class and only the honors section was offered,” said Blackwell.

“But then I realized the difference between the honors courses and then the regular, huge lecture classes I was taking. I just loved how I was forming a relationship with my professors. The ‘honors’ might scare people, but I learned a ton more, and I actually met some of my best friends in those classes.”

Blackwell has spent time as a writing tutor and teaching assistant for the university’s Comprehensive Studies Program and has been an organizing fellow for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, an officer for Sovereign Magazine, a member of The Black Leadership Union and a member of the Multicultural Resource Center Leadership Council.

The native of Monroeville has also been heavily involved with the Penn State chapter of the NAACP and is currently the group’s vice president.

This October, as a response to police brutality nationwide, the chapter organized a peaceful sit-in protest during a Penn State women’s volleyball match in Rec Hall. Roughly 50 to 60 students

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PENN STATE Schreyer scholar Briana Blackwell is active in the Penn State chapter of the NAACP and other organizations and also inspires local teens to become leaders for change. dressed in black — a sharp contrast to the white T-shirts in the rest of the section — and raised their fists during the national anthem.

“Even though we don’t have police brutality on campus, it’s still important,

because whenever we go home on the weekends, a lot of the places that we go to, there is a lot of it,” Blackwell said. “And if something would happen to a student, it’s Scholar, Page 25

PSU prof again named among most influential in education Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK — For the third year in a row, Erica Frankenberg, associate professor of education and demography at Penn State and co-director of the Center for Education and Civil Rights, is on the Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings list of the top 200 U.S.-based university scholars who influence education policy and practice.

The list, announced by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., reflects the influence of a scholar’s academic scholarship and his or her influence on public debate as reflected in old and new media.

“One small way to encourage academics to step into the fray and revisit academic norms is, I think, by doing more to recognize and value those scholars who engage in public discourse,” said Frederick M. Hess, director of education policy at the American Enterprise Institute.

“These results offer insight into how scholars in a field of public concern are influencing thinking and the national discourse.”

Frankenberg conducts research primarily related to racial and economic segregation, and teaches classes about politics and policy.

“One of my priorities as a scholar has been to make sure to disseminate my research findings about segregation and inequality in K-12 schools to a variety of different audiences in the hope that the research will help make educational policies and practices more equitable and inclusive for all students,” Frankenberg said.

“Therefore, I write for a variety of different types of outlets to make my findings accessible beyond academic audiences and, in the last year, have attended several meetings in Washington, D.C., to help further understanding about successful integration policies. This was also a primary

motivation in establishing the Center for Education and Civil Rights.”

Most recently, Frankenberg has been quoted in the media on topics including an Alabama town that wants to segregate its schools and why the racist history of school vouchers matters today.

Frankenberg also recently reviewed “Segregation, Race, and Charter Schools: What Do We Know?” for the Think Twice Think Tank Review Project at the National Education Policy Center, housed in the University of Colorado Boulder’s School of Education.

The mission of NEPC is to produce and disseminate high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. Frankenberg was named as a fellow of NEPC this year for her efforts in that area.

Additionally, the Center for Education and Civil Rights, for which she is a founding co-director, released a report in October on “Segregation at an Early Age.”

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PENN STATE professor Erica Frankenberg is on the Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings list of the top 200 U.S.-based university scholars who influence education policy and practice.

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5 things to look for when hiring a makeup artist KELLY CLARK

Kelly Clark is owner of Kelly Clark Makeup Artist, located at Bliss Salon in Lemont.

Email her at kelly@kellyclark makeupartist.com

Are you recently engaged and in the midst of planning your wedding? It can be a bit daunting, but so much fun, too, with decisions to make about your dress, a wedding planner, photographer, DJ and maybe a makeup artist.

When your wedding day finally arrives, the last thing you want to do is worry about the details, so here is a list of the top five things to look for when hiring your makeup artist.

1. LICENSE REQUIRED

In the state of Pennsylvania, you must be licensed as either an esthetician or cosmetologist to practice makeup artistry, and you must be employed by a licensed salon. At the drop of a hat, I can provide proof of both and always have that information available for my clients to see, as well as proof of liability insurance.

Makeup artists can travel to the venue of your choice (in other words, act as freelance makeup artists), but must maintain running appointment books through the salons at which they work.

2. CONTRACT

Your makeup artist should be able to provide a contract for hire with you. The contract should be detailed with time and date of your wedding, location you would like to have services performed, how many

clients she will be responsible for, and the payment arrangements for the job. I also like to include information for possible allergies and a photography disclaimer.

Every artist is different, but be sure to read your agreement closely so both of you have a clear understanding of the expectations.

3. RUN-THROUGHS

Your makeup artist should be willing to meet with you for a consultation and ideally a run-through before your big day.

You may think you want a smoky eye for your wedding, but a smoky eye to one makeup artist is completely different to another.

Run-throughs are a terrific way to meet the artist and get a sense of her style and play with colors. Also, run-throughs should be scheduled no sooner than two to three weeks before your wedding. Depending on the season, your skin can change so the closer to your wedding the better.

4. RETOUCHED PICTURES

Pictures are a fabulous tool to guide you and your makeup artist through the process, but please understand that images you see on Instagram and Pinterest have been retouched.

I love it when a client brings a picture or two to our run-through session, but the first words out of my mouth are usually, “keep in mind these have been retouched or a filter has been used.” Pictures are great to show the colors you are interested in.

5. DETAILS, DETAILS

Don’t skimp or wait on the details. Do you wax your eyebrows or enjoy facials from time to time? Great! But don’t wait to take care of those services. I tell my clients

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KELLY CLARK applies makeup for a client. a rule of thumb is 10 days to two weeks out and not any closer to your wedding day. Also, make sure you use someone you trust and have had experience with before.

Certain skin types are extremely sensitive (redheads or people with fair skin for instance) and while a technician never means to “burn” you or, sadly, tear off your skin, I’ve seen it happen. Even if this doesn’t happen, makeup lays on the skin

differently when it’s freshly waxed.

Above all else, enjoy the process from start to finish. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and I’ve always considered it a privilege and honor to work with my brides on that special day. Be proactive in your planning and, while it’s important to be true to your everyday look, don’t be afraid to have a little fun with it. Go for the lashes, try a little brighter lip color or try a soft smoky eye.

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she received was less than she anticipated, though others thought the protest should have been done in a different way.

“It was a little bit stressful, but at the end of the day, I think we all want the same thing and that did help us,” she said.

“I think it brought awareness that we do care about these issues on campus, and that people should consider it in their day-to-day activities.”

Blackwell hopes to pursue a career in civil rights law. Her dream job would be to specialize in law that involves issues of police brutality, and work in Washington, D.C., though she would also consider nonprofit work.

“I’m trying not to keep my views too narrow,” she said.

going to affect us here just as much as if it happened on this campus.”

Blackwell has heard of, or directly experienced, various “microaggressions” — casual degradations of socially marginalized groups — on campus, she said. The sit-in was a response to those as much as anything.

“I think a lot of times we brush it off because we don’t want to start anything, but we have to let people know that we really care about race relations here,” Blackwell said. “We do care about equality here. And even though the black population makes up about 4 percent of the campus here, we still matter.”

Blackwell said the negative feedback

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Australia’s Circus Oz performs in ‘Straight Up’ Special to the Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — For more than three decades, Melbourne’s Circus Oz has shared its unabashed Australian sense of humor and slapstick antics with audiences worldwide. The lighthearted and acrobatically intense troupe will make its Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State debut with “Straight Up” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

According to Circus Oz member Matt Wilson, “Straight Up” is a return to the troupe’s more traditional circus format — a character-based clowning and acrobatic performance. “The show reflects what Circus Oz is: This is us, straight up,” Wilson said in a press release.

In addition to the group’s jugglers, aerialists and acrobats, most of the members play instruments, which transforms the show into an animal-free rock ‘n’ roll circus performance.

A San Francisco Chronicle reviewer called the show “a bit punk, undeniably in your face, refreshingly progressive, unapologetically off color and gleefully Australian.”

Wilson expounded on the comedy aspect of the show.

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Museum sets ‘Stories for Little Eyes and Ears’ Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK —The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State invites families and friends with young children to gather at 11 a.m. on Saturdays for “Stories for Little Eyes and Ears,” a story and discussion focusing on a work of art in the museum’s permanent collection.

The spring 2017 schedule, with book and artwork to be discussed, includes:

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“STORIES FOR Little Eyes and Ears” at the Palmer Museum will take place on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Each event will feature a different reading and highlight a work of art from the museum’s permanent collection.

■ Jan. 28, “Simon’s New Bed” by Christian Trimmer with illustrations by Melissa van der Paardt and “Private Lives” by Roy DeForest ■ Feb. 4, “Traveling Butterflies” by Susumu Shingu and “World Beyond” from “The Odyssey Series” by Beverly Pepper ■ Feb. 11, “Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business” by Esphyr Slobodkina and “Monochrome in Gray” by Esphyr Slobodkina ■ Feb. 18, “Millions of Cats” by Wanda Gag and “Gray Horizontal” by Will Barnet ■ Feb. 25, “Freight Train” by Donald Crews and “Gathering the Mail” by Reginald Marsh ■ March 18, “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman and “Mother with Son (Lucy Knapp Mygatt and Son, George)” by John Brewster Jr. ■ March 25, “Flotsam” by David Weisner and “Peacock Blue and Yellow Seaform Set with Yellow Lip Wraps” by Dale Chihuly ■ April 1, “The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big, Hungry Bear” by Audrey and Don Wood and “Still Life with Strawberries” by Richard La Barre Goodwin ■ April 8, “Sidewalk Flowers” by JonAr-

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Exhibitions on view at the Palmer Museum of Art through Sunday, April 30, are “Eva Watson-Schütze: Pictorialist Portraits,” “Morris Blackburn: Prints and Paintings in Process” and “A Kaleidoscope of Color: Studio Glass at the Palmer.”

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Book launch party features local author Benefit to be held Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — Local author Sarah K. Stephens’ debut psychological thriller, “A Flash of Red,” will be featured at a book launch party at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at Webster’s Bookstore Cafe in State College.

The event is free and open to the public and will involve a reading, book signing and refreshments. The book will be available for purchase at the store.

Focusing on three main characters, “A Flash of Red” details the chaos that ensues when mental illness invades our most intimate relationships.

Professor Anna Klein and her husband, Sean, are a young couple each struggling with their own misperceptions of reality.

While Anna’s daily anxieties turn on the axis of her moth-

er’s path into psychosis, Sean escapes to the alternate reality of love and sex offered online. When Bard, a student of Anna’s, develops his own obsession with the couple, their already unsteady world collapses with irrevocable consequences. “A Flash of Red” ultimately asks the question: What happens when we can no longer tell the difference between what we want and what is real?

The book is published by Pandamoon Publishing.

SARAH STEPHENS Sarah K. Stephens is a pen name for Sarah Kollat, a senior instructor in Penn State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies.

STATE COLLEGE — Keepin’ It Country, a benefit concert featuring local and regional country music artists coming together for one night, will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the State Theatre. The concert will help to raise awareness for Hearts for Homeless, a State College-based center for homelessness relief. All proceeds will go to H4H. The event will feature Adam Yarger, Chrissy and The Heart Attacks, David Zentner and the Nashville Music Company, Erin Condo and the Hoofties, Highway 65 and Joe Quick. Drinks will be available for purchase with proper ID. Tickets are on sale now at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Avenue, State College, or online at www.thestatetheatre.org.

WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, ATTN: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun.

Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org .

Safety checks — Mount Nittany Health sponsors free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at its Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats are installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921.

Book workshop — AAUW’s Used Book Workshop is open 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 176 Technology Drive in Boalsburg Technology Park. During workshop hours, book donations may be made directly to the “AAUW Deliveries” door; blue donation bins are available at the driveway entrance for days the workshop is not open. Visit www. aauwstatecollege.org/booksale/location.htm or call (814) 466-6041.

Performance — The Nittany Knights practice at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School of Business and Technology, Visitors Welcome. 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit www.nittanyknights.org.

Club — The Schlow Knitting Club meets at 5:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

Club — The Centre Region Model Investment Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or contact cr20mic@aol.com.

Support group — A drug and alcohol support meeting for families struggling with loved ones’ addictions is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Watermarke Church, 116 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 571-1240.

Meeting — The Centre County Advisory Council to

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the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. Meetings can also be broadcast to laptops and iOS or Android devices, or participants can join by phone. Call (814) 689-9081.

Meeting — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Hotel State College, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www. statecollegesunriserotary.org.

Support group — The Home Nursing Agency hosts a free grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Call (800) 445-6262.

Kids’ program — The Nittany Baptist Church will be holding Master’s Clubs for children ages 3 to 11 and small groups for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3939 S. Atherton St. Visit www.nittany baptist.org.

Healing circle — A healing circle will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte.

Contact Beth Whitman at beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or (814) 883-0957.

Support group — The Bellefonte chapter of the Compassionate Friends Support Group, which offers understanding, friendship and hope to bereaved families and friends following the death of a child, holds a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday every month at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 353-4526 or mherb162@gmail.com.

Thrift shop — The State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will be having “Open Thursdays” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 902 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 238-2322.

Community meal — A free hot meal is served from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College.

Meeting — The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-7667.

Meeting — The State College Toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Mission Critical Partners, 690 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. Visit statecollegetoastmasters.toastmasters clubs.org.

Meeting — Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at Freedom Life Church, 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Registration is not required and individuals are welcome to join at any

time. Email restorationCR@freedomlife.tv or call (814) 571-1240.

Meeting — The State College Alliance Church hosts a Christian Recovery meeting every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1221 W. White Road, State College. Visit www. liferecoverystatecollege.com.

Pet adoption — Nittany Beagle Rescue holds an adoption event from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 692-4369.

Pet adoption — A kitten and cat adoption event is held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday at Petco, 40 Colonnade Way, State College. Call (814) 238-4758.

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Activity — Penn Skates will hold public skating sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday through April 14. Admission is $9, or $6 for those who bring their own skates.

Call (814) 357-6898 or email vdench@pennskates.com.

FRIDAY, JAN. 27

Fundraiser — The Community Cafe at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will host a team trivia challenge fundraiser at 7 p.m. at 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. Participants can come with a team, or join one at the event.

Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door and includes admission, the game and refreshments. Call (814) 237-7659.

Poetry reading — South African poet and Penn State professor Gabeba Baderoon will read her new work at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The event is free and open to the public. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28

Kids’ activity — “World Stories Alive: China,” a program for children ages 3 to 8 and their families, will be held at 11 a.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St. Call (814) 237-6236.

SUNDAY, JAN. 29

Event — An open mike night to accompany the Penn State Center for Peforming Arts production of the musical “Once” will be held at 4 p.m. at Cafe Lemont, 921 Pike St., Lemont. The event is free and open to the public. Participants should bring an acoustic musical instrument and plan to play for a minimum of 15 minutes. Email Medora Ebersole at mde13@psu.edu.

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Event — The State College Young Professionals Club will host its February “Sips” event at 5:30 p.m. at Letterman’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. Cost is $5 for non-members. Email pr@scyoungpros.com or visit www. facebook.com/events/1390189644386060.

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Leadership Centre County celebrates 25 years Special to the Gazette STATE COLLEGE — On Jan. 11, Leadership Centre County celebrated 25 years of developing county leadership with a luncheon at Celebration Hall in State College.

Featured speakers were Ron Haring and Patricia Best, who offered insight into how the LCC program helped shape their lives and provided an enriching and fulfilling experience within the community.

Haring is considered to be the founder of Leadership Centre County, one of more than 1,000 similar programs across the country.

The mission of the program, which began in 1991 and convened its first class in 1992, is to increase the community’s pool of servant leaders. The program brings diverse individuals together for networking and education and exposure to community issues, opportunities and needs. It also encourages increased participation for leadership in civic service and creates a support network for present and future leaders.

The program lasts a total of nine months, with participants meeting once a month for a full day that is specifically designed to educate them on a different aspect of the county. These education days include Centre County arts, history, economy, education, health and human services, government and the environment.

The establishment of the organization was a cooperative effort of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County, the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce, the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership and Penn State University. Leadership Centre County is a self-sustaining organization governed by a board of directors.

LCC has grown from a first class of 30 members to 49 members in the Class of 2017.

A total of 828 alumni have donated more than 98,000 hours of their time per annum, valued at more than $2.3 million.

For more information, visit www.leadershipcentre county.org.

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SEVERAL AWARDS were distributed at the annual luncheon of Leadership Centre County on Jan. 11 at Celebration Hall.

Pictured, from left, are Bruce Yerger and Jason A. Fralick, of Herbert, Rowland and Grubic Inc., Bronze Eagle Award; Colleen Williams, representing Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., Silver Eagle Award; Brian McMahon, vice president of human resources, Shaner Hotel Group, Bronze Eagle Award; Leann Martin, of M&T Bank, Bronze Eagle Award; and David J. Gray, senior vice president for business and finance at Penn State, Bronze Eagle Award.

DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors.

The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

tricia Satalia, 122 Belle Ave., Boalsburg, $1.

Edward Satalia and Patricia Satalia to Edward Satalia and Patricia Satalia, 118 Belle Ave., Boalsburg, $1.

William G. Dreibelbis Jr., Suzanne F. Dreibelbis, Charles Nydegger and Debra Nydegger to Pensco Trust Company, 401 Lenawee Lane, Centre Hall, $185,000.

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Brian K. Duty and Heather L. Duty to Heather L. Duty, 135 Sunset Acres, Bellefonte, $1.

Rosemary Blatt to Martin A. Mazur and Victoria P. Mazur, 266 Steele Hollow Road, Julian, $225,200.

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Katherine H Russell by agent to Joseph M. Karns and Erica N. Karns, 2689 Penbrook Lane, State College, $234,500.

Susan K. Hamilton to Susan K. Hamilton and Joseph T. Hamilton, 120 Kuhns Lane, State College, $10.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Mark F. Michelotti to Tussey Tracks LLC, 1518 W. College Ave., State College, $775,000.

Jeffrey L. Harpster and Susan P. Harpster to Yong Wang and Lizhuo Shang, 1516 Ridge Master Drive, State College, $580,000.

Steven R. Smith and Karianne L. Smith to Karianne L. Chessario and Karianne L. Smith, 2368 Setter Run Lane, State College, $1.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Wooded Hills to Randall E. Reinhard and Susan A. Reinhard, 119 Hemlock Hill Road, State College, $86,000.

Centre Investment IV LLC to Matthew R. Francis and Kristen Stager, 115 Amblewood Way, State College, $169,000.

Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae to Joseph A. Webber, 124 Westminster Court, State College, $179,900.

Christopher A. Stoehr and Kristi Stoehr to National Residential Nominee Services, 3170 Carnegie Drive, State College, $252,000.

National Residential Nominee Services to Minh Xuan Bui and Thuy Nguyen, 3170 Carnegie Drive, State College, $252,000.

Gray’s Woods Professional Development LLC to Gray’s Woods Professional Development LLC, 1019 Ghaner Road, State College, $1.

Donald R. Fuller and Shelly K. Fuller to Kendra D. Yearick and Austin D. Lewis, 204 S. Chestnut St., Aaronsburg, $199,900.

Fred D. Boob and Karen D. Boob to Nicole Rothenberg, 296 Cemetery Road, Aaronsburg, $1.

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Paul B. Smith Family Trust and Donna M. Hughes, co-trustee, to Clearwater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania, Marengo Road, Port Matilda, $67,300.

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Dorothy J. Morgan to Dayne M. Morgan, West Sycamore Road, Snow Show, $1.

Irene B. McCloskey Estate and Sandra M. Watson, executrix, to Grammy’s Properties LLC, 375 Fountain Road, Snow Shoe, $70,000.

Irene B. McCloskey Estate and Sandra M. Watson, executrix, to Grammy’s Properties, Fountain Road, Snow Shoe, $3,000.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Andrew T. Berry and Elizabeth A. Berry to Russell J. Hendrix and Sundi L. Hendrix, 730 Ruby Lane, Bellefonte, $255,000.

JFDC Land Acquisition LLC to Randall E. Moore, 218 Johnathan Lane, Bellefonte, $189,900.

Lisa S. Peters to Logan T. Bashline and Stacy M. Bashline, 538 Blanchard St., Bellefonte, $185,000.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

MIC Holdings Inc. to South Atherton Real Estate I LP, 1363 S. Atherton St., State College, $332,500.

Frank B. Gibboney to Frank B. Gibboney and Traci L. Evans, 944 Hart Circle, State College, $1.

Steven P. Klebacha to Thomas Oyler, 915 Southgate Drive, State College, $146,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP

Matthew James Adams to Christopher Nagle and Joanne Nagle, 324 Baney Road, Julian, $285,000.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Anna Mary Rider and Anna M. Rider to Vickie A. Tenney and Mark Tenney, 1255 Snydertown Road, Howard, $1.

Tyler Marie Quiggle to Joshua E. Wilburn and Nalinee Wilburn, 138 Pine St., Jefferson, $1.

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Houseknecht named Best Line president STATE COLLEGE — Best Line Equipment recently announced the appointment of Adam C. Houseknecht as president.

He succeeds his father, Michael Houseknecht, who founded the company 31 years ago and will remain the CEO. Prior to joining Best Line, Adam Houseknecht gained several years of experience in sales and marketing at Ingersoll Rand and Bosch Rexroth.

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“Best Line Equipment is an incredible company, and I am excited to continue the tradition of success,” he said. “It’s an organization of talented and well-trained professionals who have a passion for equipment and the customers who use it.

“While working to preserve a culture that believes hard work breeds success, I hope to serve by providADAM ing them the support and tools they HOUSEKNECHT need to achieve it.”

In addition to his role at Best Line, he continues to be the active president of the Endurance Organization, a nonprofit organization formed in 2014 between Best Line and McCrossin Inc. to raise funds for causes that support veterans.

Over the past three years, the Endurance Organization has donated more than $200,000 to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc. Founded in 1985, Best Line Equipment is a 13-location construction equipment rental, sales, service and parts company. It is considered to be in the top 50 largest rental companies in the United States, according to a release from Best Line.

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